Archive for May, 2010

Survey says…

May 11th, 2010  |  Published in Rose Thornton posts, Surveys

Cotton production takes up 2.5% of the world’s cultivated land and uses what percentage of the world’s insecticides?

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Recipe for success: Homemade Pasta

May 10th, 2010  |  Published in Recipes, Rose Thornton posts

fresh pastaOne of my favorite uses for farm fresh eggs is homemade pasta. On Sunday at the farmer’s market I bought a dozen jumbo eggs with the most golden-orange yolks I’ve ever seen. The resulting pasta was almost glowing. And... Read the rest of this entry »

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Green giveaway:
Win a $5,000 home makeover for Mother’s Day

May 7th, 2010  |  Published in Rose Thornton posts

seventh generationWho is the “Mother Nature” in your life? That person who “protects planet home” more than anyone else you know? Enter them to win a $5,000 green home makeover or a years’ supply of Seventh Generation by visiting: Read the rest of this entry »

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Tip of the day: Educate green with the EPA

May 6th, 2010  |  Published in Rose Thornton posts

Planet Protectors Club

Looking for an earth-friendly activity to keep the kids busy for a few hours? The EPA has a solution for you! Note that there’s a fair amount of reading required to complete these activities, but there’s also... Read the rest of this entry »

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Sustainable solutions: Spring Into Bed
works for food justice in Seattle

May 5th, 2010  |  Published in Get involved, Jessica Johnson posts, Landscaping

Stephanie and MichaleThis Saturday from 10:00 to 3:00, gardeners all over Seattle will be rolling up their sleeves in support of food justice. The event is called Spring Into Bed, and if Seattleites Stephanie and Michael Snyder... Read the rest of this entry »

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Survey says…

May 4th, 2010  |  Published in Soil Care, Surveys

landfill

According to the EPA, compostable yard trimmings and food residuals account for what percentage of the U.S. waste stream?

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Recipe for Success:
Organic Strawberry Shortcakes

May 3rd, 2010  |  Published in Recipes, Rose Thornton posts, Saving Green

strawberriesHave you noticed the glut of strawberries at the supermarket lately? Turns out that the winter crop in Florida has overlapped with the spring crop in California, which means huge savings for consumers. Save some money by freezing a few bags of... Read the rest of this entry »

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