Brummet's Conscious Blog

Recommended Resources: Today's recommended resources offer inspiring examples of innovations that can help deal with the many issues that face this planet:   -- http://www.ted.com/talks/justin_hall_tipping_freeing_energy_from_the_grid#t-746102 ... an inspiring talk presented by Justin Hall about using carbon to create energy!!! -- http://www.ted.com/talks/william_mcdonough_on_cradle_to_cradle_design ...an encouraging discussion from William McDonough re: manufacturing and design industry's role in creating products that have a positive impact on the planet --  http://www.ted.com/talks/erik_schlangen_a_self_healing_asphalt ...Woah ! Self-healing asphalt?? You gotta check out this awesome discussion presented by Erik Schlangen.  http://www.facebook.com/lillian.brummet   http://www.linkedin.com/in/ldbrummet http://www.consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com ...

-- Quote of the Day -- “… I like to water in the morning, because the water has a chance to soak in the soil, and if the leaves or stems get wet – they will have a chance to dry off before the cool of evening sets in. …Succession crops involves planting the same crop a week or two apart to allow for succession harvest – it allows you to extend the garden, grow more. …and you have more ability to go with the seasons. …It is just a great way for gardeners to harvest what they can eat that week, without being overwhelmed. ..and it is really good if you are doing open-pollinated plants and  you want to save the seed because you can stagger the crops so that they flower at different times – keeping the seed pure .”  ~ Sheri Ann Richerson Today's quote originates from the May 8th Sunday Gardening episode featuring Sheri Ann Richerson as our special guest. -- Reusing Plastics -- An assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at ...