This coming Earth day let us celebrate in a different ALTERNATIVE way.
Here are top ten GREEN suggestions .
1-Honor local farmers who use NATURAL protocols in farming. Buy their locally grown produce .Support the local farming ecconomy.
2-Refrain from using pesticides and harmful chemicals .Instead substitute with preventive organic pesticides.Example: Fight nematodes and harmful pests with Oils:/Neem/garlic/essential oils like citronella ..combine with cayyenne pepper and Dr,Bronner liquid soap water solutions.
3-Dwellers of homes-villas with a yard:Turn over the non-productive grass loan front/backyard into a productive efficient organic vegetable/herb/fruit/edible flower garden.RECYCLE:Compost your kitchen scraps!
4-Dwellers of homes without yards/Trailers /vans /tents :Join a community garden/ a local CSA /garden club/,take a COMPOSTING class:visit:localharvest.org/farms/M20618 and register for one/Read :an alternative NATURAL MEDIA like: NATURAL AWAKENING /ORGANIC GARDENING/ localharvest.org blog .
5-Dwellers of apartment /studios:Buy local organic produce/ start a patio organic container garden ,use heirloum seeds/ seedlings instead of GMO 's .
6-Dwellers of the open /public space:Do not litter the beaches/streets/woods with your beer /soda cans!
7-All of the ABOVE:Reduce your carbon foot print:Ride a bicycle/Walk to work(If close by)/take the bus or train.
8-Join an EARTH/Beach clean up day-. Volunteer at a local farm/soup kitchen/school/community outreach.Donate to a green energy project/ green earth non-profit charity organization.
9-Stop smoking.Fix your car exhaust.Reduce/eliminate your consumption of: sugar products/ coffee/drugs-alcohol.BREATHE :FRESH GARDEN SCENTED AIR!
10-Honor the NATIVE AMERICANS by remembering their teachings."We do not own the EARTH .The EARTH OWNS US".As a tribute, start using an alternative Native American Recipe to fight and prevent FIRE ANTS:CORN GRITS! Bon ants appetite.
Happy EARTH DAY! (to come :)