In 1989, Governor Tommy Thompson and the Wisconsin legislature created the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to preserve valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protect water quality and fisheries, and expand the opportunities for outdoor recreation. Normally, the Stewardship Program is on a … [Read more...]
Bird/Pollinator-Friendly Garden
As cold as it has been, the birds have nowhere to go other than to hunker down in the bushes and leaf piles. Just sparrows – this was a result of my bird count. In general, bird are nature's messengers. As populations of birds change, those fluctuations may indicate shifts in pollution levels, … [Read more...]
Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman
Twenty-two-year-old Amanda Gorman recited her poem The Hill We Climb as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris looked on. This Youth Poet Laureate was the youngest poet to perform at a presidential inauguration. The day was January 20, 2021, the Presidential Inauguration. The Hill We … [Read more...]
World Soil Day
World Soil Day is held annually on December 5th to increase soil awareness. This day is: to encourage governments, organizations, communities, and individuals worldwide to commit to proactively improving soil health and human well-being to address the growing challenges in soil … [Read more...]
Symphony of the Soil
Reference my blog post "S" is for Soil. The book reviewed in that post explores the importance of soil to all life on Earth. But there is a new take on the soil – a documentary video named Symphony of the Soil – which artfully leads us through the formation of the soil, describes what we have … [Read more...]
Millennials and Gardening
I read an article the other day published in the Green Industry Pros e-magazine which stated "driven by social media trends and environmental consciousness, Millennials are shaping landscape design and lawn maintenance services." That statement, of course, piqued my interest since most people I know … [Read more...]