Mar
28
Bats have been suffering a similar fate to the bees in recent years. Their food supply (insects) is often tainted with insecticide. They’ve been suffering from disease in recent years, and the destruction of their habitats. Their populations are reducing rapidly.
Many people do not like or understand bats, but they play an important role in our eco-system. They help reduce the mosquito population, pollinate plants, and they’re prey for other animals.
Bats have been dying in record numbers, and scientists say their is an epidemic of White Nose Syndrome. Find out more on this video.
More on how pesticides and herbicides affect bees, bats, butterflies, and other beneficial creatures.
Mar
27
Turn Your Lights Out For Earth Day
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Millions of people around the world are turning out their lights for an hour on March 29th for Earth Day.
Mar
23
Happy Easter!
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I hope you all have a wonderful Easter!
Mar
5
After The Ice Storm
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We’ve been without power for almost 24 hours from an ice storm that came through last night. It’s beautiful reflecting off the trees in the sun this morning, but our trees and yard are not very pretty. It looks like a war zone.
We have some major branches down on some of our oldest trees. Some of our trees are going to be a complete loss. One of my favorites, a lilac bush, appears to be split down the middle.
We’ll be trimming and picking up branches for weeks! Talk about spring clean up!
Tags: Ohio ice storm, cleaning up after the ice storm, power outage, ice on trees
Mar
2
5 Links for Weekend Reading
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1. I’m giving away a signed copy of Unicorn Races
2. Pennies in My Pocket is giving away a years worth of Dropps laundry detergent.
3. Learn more about Bee Colony Collapse Disorder at Mother Earth’s Garden.
4. HGTV is featuring green decor.
5. Cold Climate Gardening invites you to take an organic gardening quiz and win a free book.