Brummet's Conscious Blog

Celebrating I Love Creston Magazine!!   Wow!!! Check out this issue of the I Love Creston magazine... where you'll find an article celebrating the awards we received for the work we have done in our yard... however - you'll notice the focus of the article isn't really about us, but is written in such a way as to invite others to certify their yards as wildlife, bat, bee, bird, beetle, etc. habitats.  The article also offers plenty of links for people to find nonprofit organizations that offer certification programs, resources and more. Visit: http://ilovecreston.com/ A little about the mag: " Founded in 2008,  I Love Creston magazine ,  published in the Creston Valley, features general interest stories about the people of our community. With regular departments covering the outdoors, agriculture, health and history,  I Love Creston  offers a true cross-section of life in the Creston Valley. Our full-colour monthly magazine reaches tho...

 -- Quote of the Day --  "You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be - I had a mother who read to me."   ~Strickland Gillilan  -- Gardening -- Definition of Back Yard Habitat ( www.cwf-fcf.org ) and Bee Friendly Garden/Farming ( www.pollinationcanada.ca ) certification: Recognition of farmers and gardeners who plant native and pollinator-friendly plants, minimize tilling, use no chemicals (fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides), and provide both water and habitat for a wide array of living beings. Definition of Natural Insect Pest Control ( http://natural-insect-control.com ): Use of organic and environmentally friendly beneficial insects, biological pest controls while creating a biodiverse and healthy ecosystem.       Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca ...