All Things Green

This week I am going to touch on all things "green" to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I am not talking about the color green, but environmentally "green". This has become a new phrase in our language, "to go green," but what does it really mean to you? or does it have any meaning to you? Phrases like global warming, organic, green products, reducing your carbon footprint...how do they make you feel? I am beginning to wonder what it actually takes to get this label on a product, and if in fact it is really a good thing for our environment or just for marketing. Personally, what I would like to teach our community is to take control of your household. Compost your waste, plant a garden, grow your own food, know your farmers, teach your children and neighbors about community. When we as a community work together and support each other, we in turn care for our community, and what we are passing on to our children. It's not about being a superhero and trying to save the world. It's about treating your neighbors the way you would like to be treated, or treating the earth so that your children can enjoy it the way you once did. There is too much fear in our world and not enough fun and enjoyment. Go camping, hiking, bicycling, walk your local streets, shop your local stores, be friendly to your neighbors. These are the ways we should be focusing on "being green" this year.

Today I have been working on some events coming up that I thought I would share with you all.
Tuesday 6-9pm our Master Gardener training begins. The class is currently full, but follow our blog to see when the next sign up will begin for fall registration.

Wednesday--St. Patrick's Day I am going around to visit local farms and meet the agriculture community of Porter County.

April 9th is Share the Fun, at Ben Franklin Elementary School, starting at 6pm. Come out and enjoy the talent of our youth!

April 9th--Extension Pre-Sale pickup at Pinney Purdue. We are still taking orders for fruit trees, and ornamental shrubs. (219)465-3555

April 10th is the RC&D Tree Sale 7am...Be sure to come out early and get your arbor day tree

April 17th is Earth Day, at Sunset Hill Farm 8am-3pm. Master Gardeners and Purdue Extension will have booths set up with activities and information.

Mark your calendars!