Brummet's Conscious Blog

The Gardeners' Contribution For those of you who are our regular readers - you are already fully aware of our passion for greening the world through small community gardening plots,  shade producing plantings near buildings and green roofs. One can even grow vines that will flower, produce food and shade sun-drenched zones like large windows, decks and patios, walkways and entrances. And let's not to forget to mention the water gardens, vegetable gardens and green roofs as well.  Some of you may recount the story of our last property where we turned an abused rental to a little green cottage oasis filled with trees, shrubs, flowers and food-producing gardens. It was featured in a small local magazine and also the local paper at the time. That was 11 years ago. We have since done the same to our property here too, totally changing this home and property to the point that it is no longer recognizable to people who rented here a dozen years ago. It was a thrill to have our certif...

Recommended Resources We Conserve Blog offers articles on ecology issues, environmental protection and energy preservation.   Nature conservancy Canada offers a podcast, projects and programs, events and conferences, webinars and an informative website. This non-profit works across Canada to help manage lands and waters in their natural state. Environmental Defence - defending clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities. ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

-- Quote of the Day --  --> “The deem me mad because I will not sell my days for gold;  and I deem them mad because they think my days have a price.” ~ Kahlil Gibran   -- Referral Corner --  Well, it is time for us to highlight recommended resources for our blog readers. We try to do Ref erral Corner posts every 2 weeks at least.   Forkit Over campaign: a food donation program aimed at reduce hunger and waste in the Portland (Oregon, US) metropolitan area. Join the many area businesses that have committed to reducing waste and fighting hunger. Literally hundreds of restaurants, caterers, gardeners, agricultural and food service companies are participating in the program. The area also has a substantial composting program in place for all the unusable food waste.  Learn more @: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=9887 Share Our Strength : With Canada and the ...