These green posters from The Victory Garden of Tomorrow are fantastic! Designed by Joe Wirtheim, a Portand, Oregon artist, these amazing signs make the perfect wall art. I think these would look fantastic in a kitchen or even a child’s bedroom with their fun retro-inspired graphics and great eco-friendly messages. Now, these are propaganda posters I can get behind! Which is your favorite?
Have you seen these odd plastic clam-shells that house fruit at your local grocery? If one happens to land in your recycling bin, you can transform it into a miniature greenhouse, perfect for starting herbs from seed. It works perfectly and holds the herbs until they are ready to bet transplanted to a pot. Wouldn’t these be perfect spring activities for the kids – each of them could have their own personal greenhouse. Do you want to start your own plastic clam-shell greenhouse? Read on for my photo step-by-step instructions.
What you will need:
– a plastic clam-shell container that snaps closed
– organic potting soil
– organic seeds
– craft knife
Step 1: Prepare for Drainage
Use your craft knife to cut a small slit in the bottom of each of the “bubbles”, allowing for drainage.
Step 2: Just Add Dirt
Fill each of the “bubbles” full of a great organic potting soil. Make sure you don’t cover the little holes that snaps the top and bottom of the clam shell together.
Step 3: Prepare for Seeds
Use the end of your craft knife to make a small indent in the center of each “bubble”. This is where you will plant your seeds.
Step 4: Plant the Seeds
Plant an assortment of herbs in the “bubbles”. We planted basil, thyme, parsley and cilantro!
Step 5: Just Add Water
Add enough water to keep the soil moist. You will want to check it daily to make sure that it doesn’t dry out.
Step 6: Snap it Closed
Simply snap the clam shell closed and don’t forget to check it everyday.
Step 7: Watch your Garden Grow!
We already have basil and thyme and we are hoping to see parsley and cilantro soon.
Would you make a recycled greenhouse?
You can make a difference in the health of our rivers by helping to restore a river in your local area, either through participation or organization of a river cleanup. Check out these great tips for organizing or participating in a river clean up in your area at Cascadian Farm.
Have you ever participated in a river cleanup?
It is officially summer in Florida – and by summer I mean 90Âș weather, EVERY day. I am not complaining, I am jumping up-and-down happy! However, I am ready for Eben to be out of school for summer vacation. I keep finding myself staring out the window at the flecks of sunshine on the pond in our backyard – daydreaming of the summer days to come. I can’t wait, an entire summer with Eben and the beach – what could be better? 24 days to go…and counting. Can I make it?
Are you ready for summer break with your kids?
What summer activities do you have planned?
Hello, Friends! Are you excited for the weekend? I think it is going to be so much fun. I love Mother’s Day, it is always so festive at our home! It’s lovely being a Mom, no?
Let’s kick off Mother’s Day weekend with a few green things that I have wanted to share with you:
– The cutest Mother’s Day printables I have seen all week!
– This trash-to-fashion is fabulous!
– I want a tooth fairy door at my house, please.
– Sewn Natural has one mod orange ginkgo leave picnic blanket left. Hurry!
– The most adorable handmade dolls I have ever seen, a fox with suitcase, really?
– Are school lunch programs being cheated by corporate food giants?
– Arctic ice melting faster than previously thought!
– I hope you spend the weekend with the ones you love.
To all of the Moms out there – have a lovely Mother’s Day weekend, you deserve it!
xo,
Sweet Greens