More than 6 million Canadians join 500 million people in over 180 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. Nearly every school child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity.
Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd, is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in 1970 and is celebrated in many countries every year. This date is Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
Plant some seedlings for an organic kitchen garden, or simply start planning your garden on paper.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
GET OUT OF MY GARDEN, CAT!
There is nothing worse than a cat wandering around the outside of your house and garden and leaving it's 'scent'. Don't get me wrong, I'm a cat person myself with two fur babies of my own.
Here are some tips to deter the neighbourhood cats:
1. Cats hate the smell of citrus. Grate some orange, lemon or grapefruit peel and sprinkle around the garden or near places where the smell is strong. The smell of Scaredy Cat (Coleus Canina) is one that cats can't tolerate, although it is inoffensive to humans. This attractive annual, nicknamed the "pee-off plant" has spikes of blue flowers in the summer. Another plant that cats don't like is Rue.
2. Cats don't like to get their feet wet. If your garden is being used as the community litter box, try keeping the ground moist.
3. Cats don't like snakes. Place pieces of old garden hose around the garden. This is also a good way to recycle an old garden hose.
4. A cat's natural enemy is the dog. Try putting dog hair clippings around the affected area.
5. Another idea is to fill your garden with more plants. Less exposed dirt....less place for a cat to do its business.
Here are some tips to deter the neighbourhood cats:
1. Cats hate the smell of citrus. Grate some orange, lemon or grapefruit peel and sprinkle around the garden or near places where the smell is strong. The smell of Scaredy Cat (Coleus Canina) is one that cats can't tolerate, although it is inoffensive to humans. This attractive annual, nicknamed the "pee-off plant" has spikes of blue flowers in the summer. Another plant that cats don't like is Rue.
2. Cats don't like to get their feet wet. If your garden is being used as the community litter box, try keeping the ground moist.
3. Cats don't like snakes. Place pieces of old garden hose around the garden. This is also a good way to recycle an old garden hose.
4. A cat's natural enemy is the dog. Try putting dog hair clippings around the affected area.
5. Another idea is to fill your garden with more plants. Less exposed dirt....less place for a cat to do its business.
Flower Garden
A friend of mine sent me a cute site today. When the black screen appears, click anywhere on it. Or click and drag with your mouse. This will definitely be the easiest garden you ever plant. Enjoy!
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