NCMNS-Green Team

In continuation of my carbon footprint question, to decrease my carbon footprint in the food section, I will eat less meat and buy more locally sourced produce.

In my life, I emit the most carbon footprint when it comes to food. In order to decrease

Love plants, grew up with a house full of them. I need to practice and lean the best times of year to plant certain things, and how to prevent pests such as whiteflies from taking over, while not using pesticides.

It's hard to put into words exactly how being outside makes me feel. There's strong evidence that being outside improves your overall mental health; especially for young(er) people. The phrase "touch grass" really does have positive effects! Listening to the birds and squirrels while enjoying a cup of tea is what I particularly enjoy....

I'm counting gardening and planting as exercise since I live on a steep hill and have been digging holes all week 😄

We get our water from our municipality and they charge a high price for water they get from the sky for free. Their water tax inspires me to use less of the city water!

Mid April so time to plant a garden in the southeastern USA. Always learning new methods and concepts to saves the environment. This year I'm planting Tromboncino squash, an Italian variety has the same flavor as traditional squash or zucchini but is resistant to the squash vine borer insect pest. So a longer growing season without the need to...

I do not throw food away. I only buy what I can consume, and consume what I make - I like leftovers! If I had the extra money I would save it. less consumerism.

Daily exercise refreshes me. Swimming allows me to "be in the moment"

Amid the swirling pollen and swelling flower buds I found this little miracle in a new nest box.