tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post5068051986596704120..comments2023-07-04T07:10:54.587-04:00Comments on Thanks for today.: Gardeners' Sustainable Living 2011: Win a Rain Barrel, a Composter and More!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-58052634822234480672011-04-15T23:24:47.942-04:002011-04-15T23:24:47.942-04:00I will be closing the comments at 11:59 pm. Thank ...I will be closing the comments at 11:59 pm. Thank you all for your participation. Your comments and blog posts are fantastic and so interesting to read. Speaking of which, I think I need a 'blog secretary'! I still haven't made my way all the way through and left responses to you all. Please be patient, as I will get there. I will be a bit busy for the next few days so if you don't hear from me please don't feel badly...I will leave comments before the week is over. I will be writing a new post and making an announcement with the winners on Earth Day, April 22nd. Until then, have a great week and thank you so much for joining in and sharing your earth friendly ideas and practices. JanJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-9059690036642315772011-04-15T17:07:29.344-04:002011-04-15T17:07:29.344-04:00Ok Jan, figured out the comment thingy. Bahjeebus ...Ok Jan, figured out the comment thingy. Bahjeebus you have a ton of responses!<br />Great job! You know I love your blog, keep up the good work... and now, is this an annual event?<br />Grow Happy!<br />GJGardening Joneshttp://gardeningjones.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-47407607959755779342011-04-15T15:35:39.007-04:002011-04-15T15:35:39.007-04:00This is so fun! I just found your blog today and ...This is so fun! I just found your blog today and LOVE what I see. I just started my own garden blog TODAY. So I don't have a post to link just yet, but I will! I'll just say that we installed a rain barrel last year to help Mother Earth.Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064103050679390906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-87132343951473839832011-04-15T14:45:35.769-04:002011-04-15T14:45:35.769-04:00Wow what a great way to celebrate Earth day! For e...Wow what a great way to celebrate Earth day! For earth day my family and I are doing an Edible front yard and planting a few new trees!We have been working hard to make our homestead green! Good luck to everyone!Jenn's Cooking Garden!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06799107548022639158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-6606940988873824992011-04-15T13:52:15.098-04:002011-04-15T13:52:15.098-04:00What a wonderful contest! I make my own household ...What a wonderful contest! I make my own household cleaners, reusing old containers, to reduce consumption and conserve resources. I also use soapnuts for laundry - and compost them when I am done.<br /><br />You can reach me at jennifer@thesmartmama.comJennifer Taggarthttp://www.thesmartmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-36315953813843254802011-04-15T11:49:05.668-04:002011-04-15T11:49:05.668-04:00Jan thanks so much for hosting this. This is my fi...Jan thanks so much for hosting this. This is my first year participating and I am really enjoying reading all the blogs in participation of this event.Kat Whitehttp://www.thekatsgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-45106597747688699332011-04-15T11:21:24.029-04:002011-04-15T11:21:24.029-04:00Great giveaway. Sustainability has been a long sta...Great giveaway. Sustainability has been a long standing practice for my gardening practices. Starting to see changes in the horticulture industry to practice sustainability.For my own part I will be removing more invasive plants like multiflora rose, privet and Elaeagnus that are invading my borders and woodlot. Will be expanding natural gardens, making more compost and protecting newly planted hickory varieties from deer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-37410958595684222732011-04-14T23:18:16.682-04:002011-04-14T23:18:16.682-04:00Phew -- I made it -- number 65! Wow! I'm sorry...Phew -- I made it -- number 65! Wow! I'm sorry it took me so long -- but what a wonderful, busy, sustainable spring it has been. Jan, thank you so much for all you have been doing to encourage sustainable living -- you are an inspiration and are greatly spreading change across the planet. Compost, too!Meredith/Great Stemshttp://www.greatstems.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-14418133212474843702011-04-14T21:48:16.713-04:002011-04-14T21:48:16.713-04:00Every year I try to do something new to be more &q...Every year I try to do something new to be more "green". This year I have been collecting plastic store bags from friends and family. I cut them into strips and then knit them into a very durable, reusable shopping bag. None of the bags looks the same since you are using the colors from different store bags. Once finished I give them back to the family member or friend who gave me the bags so they will have a chic, reusable bag to use each time they go to a store. I'm making "green" converts one person at a time!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04611205849374493565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-64396440874860070332011-04-14T18:37:33.818-04:002011-04-14T18:37:33.818-04:00Just changing careers and building an urban garden...Just changing careers and building an urban garden and web presence. Looking forward to all the learning. My kids love eating fresh veges and can't wait for the bean teepee to get covered. By teaching them eco-friendly habits, the earth is better off for the long term. Cindy@homegrownfun.comcindy rajhelhttp://www.homegrownfun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-91514828429061353092011-04-14T16:42:59.722-04:002011-04-14T16:42:59.722-04:00Hello Jan,
A post from Annie @GreenSoil sent me y...Hello Jan,<br /><br />A post from Annie @GreenSoil sent me your way. <br /><br />I'm am a gardening enthusiast and the more we can learn from each other is so insirational to me. Here's a project I did this year to get seedlings started. http://dirtandmartinis.com/2011/02/03/dreaming-of-dirt/<br /><br />Happy planting,<br /><br />NickyNicky @dirtandmartinishttp://dirtandmartinis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-90063506644152363182011-04-14T15:33:40.501-04:002011-04-14T15:33:40.501-04:00I have taken my property out of grazing and am res...I have taken my property out of grazing and am restoring it back to post oak savannah.Stephanie Suesan Smith, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06258700735299993683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-64430948620055872432011-04-14T14:27:32.673-04:002011-04-14T14:27:32.673-04:00Jan, my blog is all about images for now,so want ...Jan, my blog is all about images for now,so want to leave here my best for gardening (and more) in my terrace in a sustainable way: no chemicals at all, reasonable watering, best, adapattitiv plants to climate and reuse all I can to avoid waste. I hope I will have a grden by the end of the year and I can't wait to start producing my compost and using natives. Thank you for your initiative! Lulalulahttp://onbotanicalphotography.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-25835077294615602652011-04-14T12:51:45.362-04:002011-04-14T12:51:45.362-04:00Hi Jan! Thanks so much for hosting this! My post i...Hi Jan! Thanks so much for hosting this! My post is about ways to reuse junk in the gardens. I have had this in my drafts folder for almost a year now, just never had time to finish it (too busy with other topics). Thanks for the inspiration to finish this post!! Here's the link... http://www.getbusygardening.com/2011/04/10-ways-to-reuse-junk-in-garden.html<br /><br />AmyAmy Andrychowiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04834295402269490621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-29724409178613114332011-04-14T12:14:12.284-04:002011-04-14T12:14:12.284-04:00So glad I can make it to join this great party. Ou...So glad I can make it to join this great party. Our Mother Earth will be delighted!Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-14695546513412777622011-04-14T11:41:06.594-04:002011-04-14T11:41:06.594-04:00Hello Jan, we live in France and just love the tim...Hello Jan, we live in France and just love the time spent in our veggie garden and orchard. Where possible we re-use so we don't need to constantly buy new. I have just linked to my blog, a piece all about recycling in the garden.<br />JacquiJacquihttp://web.me.com/tournesol_bp/The_French_Village_Diaries/Blog/Entries/2011/4/14_Recycling_in_the_veggie_garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-56665708846643335782011-04-14T11:24:44.384-04:002011-04-14T11:24:44.384-04:00Jan my friend, you have a wonderful turn out for t...Jan my friend, you have a wonderful turn out for this posting!! Congrats.<br />My posting is finally up.<br />http://thequeenofseaford.blogspot.com/2011/04/eeewwwwwwwww-worms.html<br />enjoy!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-22624250362517211482011-04-13T23:16:27.154-04:002011-04-13T23:16:27.154-04:00Compost, compost, compost. Feed the soil and it re...Compost, compost, compost. Feed the soil and it returns it to you in good eats for the body and visual beauty for the soul. Thanks for making the time for the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-7403580794188195212011-04-13T21:22:24.361-04:002011-04-13T21:22:24.361-04:00Wonderful project, Jan! I learned about it from C...Wonderful project, Jan! I learned about it from Carolyn Walker's blog, Carolyn's Shade Gardens. So many enthusiastic and enlightening comments here! I intend to grow more veggies and perhaps add a berry bush to my garden this year. I also want to reduce the amount of water I use and recycle more rainfall. I garden organically, with no chemicals and lots of compost. Several local nurseries are promoting their commitment to organic and earth-friendly gardening and I make it a point to tell them that's the reason why I'm a loyal customer! Many thanks for this project, Jan! Best wishes to all!Sharon Halpinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-69946536874786078072011-04-13T20:18:22.201-04:002011-04-13T20:18:22.201-04:00I love teaching kids about worm composting so I ha...I love teaching kids about worm composting so I have been invited into schools and Earth Day celebrations. Kids love worms and cannot believe that the rich dark compost could have come from the garbage I show them. My grandkids think Im the coolest and I have heard them brag,"My grandma has worms!"<br />tanyablondeponderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469873466376643205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-5578375346956488692011-04-13T17:10:09.445-04:002011-04-13T17:10:09.445-04:00WOW! You definitely have captured everyone's ...WOW! You definitely have captured everyone's interest and the give-a-ways are fabulous. But especially your gourd bowls. My favorite is the blue one. So, what do I do that is eco-friendly: 1) use a clothes line rather than a dryer 2) gray water for our washer and intend to add the sink(s) and shower 3) only water our landscaping once a week even though we live in the desert 4) hmmm, I know there's more...thanks for the opportunity. May have to buy one of those gourd bowls if I don't win!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13749580909457591235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-10477082770163478212011-04-13T16:45:15.502-04:002011-04-13T16:45:15.502-04:00This is a great giveaway! As for what I'm doin...This is a great giveaway! As for what I'm doing, I'm clearing a spot in my backyard (with my landlord's permission) to start a vegetable garden. It'l going to be a partially raised one as red clay isn't the greatest soil to grow stuff in. :) I'm looking foward to growing some of my own veggies and fruits!<br /><br />I also keep resuable shopping bags in my car and one attached to my backpack for easy reach. I love that thing.Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175167620083991283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-86584531069583764312011-04-13T15:30:58.136-04:002011-04-13T15:30:58.136-04:00One of the things I've started to do is shop f...One of the things I've started to do is shop from local businesses. I grew up in a city and chain stores/malls were the norm. Now I realize that not only is it eco-friendly (lower transportation costs for goods and for me), it gives me a feeling of community that I never had. I know that my dollars contribute to another family's livlihood and I have a stake in their success. Best of both worlds.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234390166436723392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-65434730427913609422011-04-13T15:20:29.282-04:002011-04-13T15:20:29.282-04:00Jan, thank you so much for hosting this event! It...Jan, thank you so much for hosting this event! It's a wonderful way for all of us learn from each other, as well as remind ourselves about the importance of living WITH nature. I can't wait to read more of the other posts!Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-62391242193220051032011-04-13T15:19:54.473-04:002011-04-13T15:19:54.473-04:00Found out about this on Carolyn's Shade Garden...Found out about this on Carolyn's Shade Garden's blog. As others have said Wow! what a contest. For being sustainable the biggest thing I do is compost. But I still put too much plant material in the trash. Difficult to store it on a small suburban plot. Another "green" activity I have is planning my office's annual plant exchange. The garden enthusiasts (and now some staff alumni) get together to share plants and a pot luck lunch. We just sset our date for June.Darlene Longnoreply@blogger.com