Eco-Rich Connections

Summertime Yard Care

jeeoc — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:27:51 +0000

The dog days of summer are upon us. What does your lawn look like?

A bit of yellow? Some bald spots? Weeds? All typical for this time a year…

Before you start with corrective action here are some tips that may help:

Raise the cutting height on your mower one notch or a half-inch.

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Composting- It’s All in the Balance

jeeoc — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:43:59 +0000

Composting is something that is very easy to do at a home scale. It does not require a lot of time and it keeps your organic refuse from the black plastic bags lying in the landfills.

Repurposing this refuse is good for your garden, yard and houseplants. Creating organic fertilizer at home is better than [...]

Cooking From the Farm Stand

jeeoc — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:45:25 +0000

Offerings at the Farm Stand and the Farmers’ Market

are filled with choice at this time of the year.

If you are a member of a CSA, your basket/container should be over flowing.

During the month of August with the produce at its peak in much of the country; this is a prime time to [...]