Brummet's Conscious Blog

In Appreciation... Dave and I wish to take the opportunity to put out a few posts over the next few weeks in order to give a shout out to some friendly local businesses that we've done some networking with lately... and where you are likely still able to find some of our bookmarks available for free.  A big note of appreciation goes out to:  Hume Hotel (Nelson, BC) Nelson's Public Library (Nelson, BC) Nelson's museum/gallery (Nelson, BC) North Shore Inn (Nelson, BC) Oso Negro Cafe (Nelson, BC) Packrat Annies (new/used book/music coffee shop) (Nelson, BC) Prestige Lakeside Resort (Nelson, BC) Urban Legends (Nelson, BC) Villa Motel  (Nelson, BC) ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca

In Appreciation... Dave and I wish to take the opportunity to put out a few posts over the next few weeks in order to give a shout out to some friendly local businesses that we've done some networking with lately... and where you are likely still able to find some of our bookmarks available for free.  A big note of appreciation goes out to:  Paper & Cup Cafe & Bookstore (Kimberly, BC) Roots Wellness Center (Kimberly, BC) Rustic Hutch Consignment & Cafe (Meriville, BC) Snow Drift Cafe (Kimberly, BC) Adventure Hotel (Nelson, BC) Alpine Motel  (Nelson, BC) Blaylock Mansion Resort  (Nelson, BC) Best Western Inn  (Nelson, BC) Grounded Organic Coffee House  (Nelson, BC) ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca

Reuse In The Garden = Natural Pest Control.. . part 2   * This is a 2 part article series...  Find part 1, published May 16th,  HERE   If you or anyone you know is replacing old Venetian style blinds (plastic or metal) make sure they know you are interested in them. The slats are perfect for cutting into little plant tags.   Using a pair of strong scissors, simply cut the slats to the desired length (I tend to cut them 6”) and taper one end to a point – that is the end you push into the ground or soil flat where you have started the seedlings. Similarly you can repurpose clean plastic tub containers (from cottage cheese, yogurt, etc.) for plant tags as well. Starting at the rim cut a straight line down to the bottom of the tub and then turning the scissors cut the bottom off. Cut a series of lines from top to bottom, to the desired thickness (mine are about 1” wide) and taper the one end into a “v” shape. I place the plastic containers in t...

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Recommended Resources For those of you new to our blog... this series of posts recommends postive and conscious living, inspiring, educational resources that will get you motivated to continue creating a better world - right where you are, with whatever skills and resources you have. Today we'll focus on Nature! Have you heard of the Rain Coast Education Organization ?  They are, according to their website, " an independent non-profit society and registered Canadian charity. The RES was established in August 2000 with a mission to help shape an environmentally sustainable future for the Clayoquot and Barkley Sound region through education and community stewardship. "  This is one resource and information packed website for anyone interested in nature.    www.raincoasteducation.org   -- Check out this  fascinating discussion on plant evolution – how they can change shape, evade predators, attract pollinators and... ...