Stewardship Tip Feb 23rd, 2010- Think Green
Winter will end some time. We heard on the news, though, that 49 of the 50 States have snow. It certainly doesn’t look like it will end any time soon.
If the cold or snow has you down, think green. Head to your local garden center, pick up some seeds, and get them started for spring. If it is too early for you to start seeds indoors, you can start planning your garden. There is nothing like thinking about a lush, green garden to take your mind of off the dreary, winter days.
And there is no better place than your local Cooperative Extension Service to begin planning your garden. Your county agent knows your local conditions and can provide you with great advice on what to plant.
If you haven’t had a garden in the past, now is a good time to get started. There is nothing like fresh fruit and vegetables that you have cultivated. You don’t even need a lot of space; you can grow tremendous produce in a small area.
The USDA has a website that will direct you to your local Cooperative Extension System Office.
Why is is important to the fish: Vegetables and fruits grown in distant locations must be transported to your local market. The trucks that transport these crops eat up fossil fuels and emit compounds, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2), into the atmosphere. NOx and SO2 react with water vapor in the air and return to the earth in rain that is acidic. This phenomenon is known as acid rain or acid deposition; it can lower the the pH in lakes. Most fish cannot tolerate a pH lower than 5.0. Indeed, acidification of a body of water can kill fish.
Growing your own fruits and vegetables is not only rewarding, it can help to reduce the fossil fuels that are required for transporting food. That, in turn, will help to reduce emissions.
While one person’s garden may only be a drop in the bucket, we are reminded of Lao-tzu’s timeless quote “a journey of a thousand miles, begins with a single step.”
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