What better reason than this~ to be aware, to conserve & protect our environment!
I will try to keep you updated on other sites, information and helpful ideas or solutions to anything pertaining to Gardening,
our Precious Environment, and Everyday Living with the "Green" factor.
*New ideas  *Healthy living   *Projects   *Helpful Sites  *Places to purchase  *Maintaining a Green Lifestyle  
*Other "Green" peoples help and input
All that is Green!
..includes gardening, environment, everyday living
GREEN Tips:
For recycling,eating,
sustainable living,
water usage,
food waste,
indoor/outdoor help
Every choice you make contributes to the health of the
planet, for better or worse. Living green is a responsible
decision, but it can be fun and interesting too.
Living green means knowing, acting, and sharing. To make
responsible choices, you have to know about your impact.
Then you can start making positive changes in your
lifestyle. As you start to see the benefits of your decisions,
share your stories with your friends and family. Living green
can be an individual choice, but it can also be a community
goal.
Conservation Int'l

Ecology:
The scientific study of the abundance and interaction of living things.
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT:
The combination of all living and non-living things
GOING GREEN:
The social phenomenon describing individuals who use their
consumer voice to increase sustainability and decrease human
impact on the environment.
CARBON FOOTPRINT:
The measure of the amount of carbon dioxide levels in the
atmosphere, expressed in tons of carbon dioxide emitted.
TOXICS/POLLUTANTS:
Compounds which are dangerous and have a poisonous, toxic effect
on the environment.
BIODIVERSITY:
The variation of life in a given region, typically used as a measure of
the health of that ecosystem.
SUSTAINABILITY:
Human development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the future.
ORGANIC:
Products that are created or produced through natural processes.
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT:
The combination of all living and non-living things that occur naturally
on Earth.
BIODIVERSITY:
The variation of life in a given region, typically used as a measure of
the health of that ecosystem.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The concept that all individuals, communities, governments and
countries have a responsibility to protect and assist each other and
the environment.
GREEN Terms
NATURAL
The USDA's definition of the word "natural"
must appear in some form on the packaging
of products making this claim. It is as follows:

"Minimally processed. No artificial
ingredients. USDA permits no preservatives in
this product."

This definition allows virtually any pure
protein to be labeled as "natural." While it
precludes the addition of chemicals or
additives after the animal has been harvested,
it does not make reference to raising practices
during the life of the animal, such as what the
animal was fed or whether antibiotics or
pesticides were ever administered.
So OUR definition of "natural" goes much
deeper than that of the USDA. Our natural
meats come from animals which are raised on
a 100% vegetarian diet and are never, EVER
fed animal byproducts of any kind. No
antibiotics are administered to animals in our
program. No steroids are ever added. Just look
around this web site for more examples of our
dedication to producing truly natural meats.

ORGANIC
In contrast to "natural" labeling standards, the
USDA stringently regulates every aspect of
animal raising and harvesting for meat
products making the "organic" claim. Among
other things, antibiotics and added growth
hormones (steroids) are prohibited, and
animal byproducts are not allowed in feed -
which must itself have been grown
organically. Since under 2% of the nation's
crops are grown organically, this makes
organic meat and poultry expensive and
sometimes hard to find. Maverick Ranch
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Events in Pacific NW      Jawr's of Life
Did you know?
Dryer sheets, the more scented the
better, placed strategically where there
are signs of mice, keeps them away.
No need to use the very toxic and
dangerous chemicals on the market
today.
We use them in the cellar, tack room,
horse trailer, near the feed bins. At their
pathways and entry ways. We replace
them 2 times a year.
Have your own environmentally safe tip?
Send it to us!
This is a wonderful article about making "green"
choices. Like she states, you don't need to sacrifice
your current quality of life!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kerry-Ann Cox is an author and environmental scientist. Find out where to shop online for organic and natural products with a free guide to online shopping get your copy at  
http://www.wildlife-wilderness.com
Buying green products does not mean sacrificing your quality of life or needing to become a hippy. There are many high quality environmental products which are better
for the environment and your health.
Today, you have far more options when it comes to purchasing products that do not harm the environment. Products that were once only found in the health food shop
are now showing up on the supermarket shelves. However, with the more companies jumping on the environmental bandwagon it is becoming more difficult to determine
what really is environmentally friendly and what is not. This article is a staring point for you to put together a shopping policy that works for you, your family, your budget
and the environment.
To have a totally environmentally friendly purchasing policy you need to look at the cradle to grave analysis of every product. This means looking at:
---where it comes from,
---what sort of pollution occurred in the production
---any possible toxic by-products produced
---derivation from non-renewable resources
---energy needed to transport it to your home
---was it produced locally or the other side world
---what happens when you have no more use for it
---the potential for it be reused, or recycled
---the problems its eventual disposal will create
This is a huge task and not one that can be easily undertaken by the individual. But make some noise, put some pressure on your local political representative and let them
know that you want a new way. Let them know that you want to know the direct and indirect consequences of the products you purchase.
Every time you make a purchase consider what you are buying and the message that it is sending to the producers. Buy products that are good for you and the
environment. Develop a purchasing policy that makes waste minimization a priority.
Before buying anything consider:
---Is the product can be made from recycled materials?
---Can it be reused or recycled after initial use?
---Do you really need to buy it at all?
---Could you reuse something else?
---Could you find the product second hand?
---Is the product from a relatively natural source or has it been chemically manufactured with possible toxic by-products?
---What sort of processing was involved in its production?
To make your shopping more environmentally sound, when given a choice:
---avoid disposable products
---buy organic and natural products whenever possible
---buy in bulk to reduce packaging
---buy products that are recycled and/or recyclable
---do not buy products which have been tested on animals
---buy quality products that will last
---do not buy products which negatively influence or are made from endangered species.
---do not buy products which negatively effect your health
---do not buy products which cause significant damage to the environment during production or disposal
---do not buy over-packaged goods
---buy goods with packaging that can be reused, recycled or which is biodegradable.
---buy organic fruits, vegetables and meats whenever possible. Common agricultural practices can be very polluting. Run off and leaching from pesticides, fertilizers and   
fungicides contaminate our underground water and rivers, killing off aquatic wildlife and making it unfit for human consumption.
---keep cleaners as natural as possible. Detergents, shampoos, dishwashing liquids, oven cleaners etc that contain chemicals are very difficult treat in our sewage systems.
The result is many heavy metals and toxic chemicals in our streams and oceans because treatment can not remove them all. Soil and rocks are excellent filters for natural
biological materials but can not cope with the chemical cocktails that they are subjected to today.
---when purchasing new appliances, buy the most energy efficient that you can. It may cost a little more initially but it will pay itself off by lessening your energy bills.
---do not buy appliances that are bigger or more powerful than you need
---what are the energy requirements for operating the product
Taken from www.oldfashionedfamilies.com/content/view/71/17  ~a great site
TIPS from the
Past-  
The REAL "Green"
Generations
....LOTS more coming!
I am just an Old Fashioned country gal, living in an area with very  little population, and wide open spaces.  We live an austere lifestyle as we are just plain ol' simple folk.
I started this out of extreme boredom, being held back by nerve damage; but come Spring...healing or not...I WILL be back outdoors doing what I enjoy most.
We still believe that a hand shake is as good as a legal contract. We don't lock anything, we trust everyone.
Our story of years past...is still the basis of our hearts, our souls. We raise as much of our own food as possible; buy others from local orchards & farms. We support our community by shopping local.
We are just simple people, living simple lives, and we are happily content.  (It's not a life for most...but you should at least try it for a week or a month!)
Feel free to contact me to chat or ask a question, even give me ideas & tips...my door is always open and I'll even invite you in for coffee!
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If you seriously would like to give it a try, see how simple people live a sustainable life, don't hesitate to ask,
we may just let you come and experience it with us!
Palouse Rolling Hills   by Alison Myer
Palouse Springtime   by Scott Miller
Palouse Wheat Sunset  by Scott Miller
Who Am I?...see bottom of page.my door is always open and I'll even invite you in for coffee!
PRESERVED  CHILDREN
Take 1 large field, half a dozen children, 2 to 3 small dogs, a pinch of brook and some pebbles.
Mix the children and dogs well together; sprinkle the field with flowers;
spread over all, a deep blue sky and bake in the sun.
When brown, set away to cool in the bathtub.  (Author Unknown)
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