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I found this awesome gardening "tool" in my quest to plant an organic garden of my own:
It's called the EasyBloom Plant Sensor. Basically, you stick it in the ground where you want those herbs and veggies to grow and it analyzes everything from temperature to drainage. After about 24hrs, plug the device into your computer's USB port and the EasyBloom will tell you which plants (from a database of 5,000!) will thrive well in your soil environment. (SWEET!) It's an investment, (it's $60), but I think it's well worth it when you consider how many trial and error things I've planted that have totaled well over $6o.
Organic Housekeeping: I've heard rave reviews about this clear and concise book by Ellen Sandbeck. In it, she provides tons of valuable advice for organic cleaning in the home and why it's important to avoid so many of the chemical cleaners we're all guilty of using on a daily basis (I'm the WORST offender with my Lysol, etc.). I'm headed out to buy my own copy today!
To celebrate Earth Month, Whole Foods is sending a 'green' tweet a day. Follow them on Twitter: WholeFoods
This weekend only, the Carefree Farmers Market will be open Friday - Sunday during the Sonoran Festival of Fine Art in Carefree, AZ. Usually only open to the public on Fridays, the farmers market will feature local growers and products (some organic!). Admission is free and the weather should be great!
A friend of mine just told me about a cool farmer's market in in the north Phoenix / west Scottsdale area at Roadrunner Park on the corner of Cactus and 36th Street (near PV Mall).
She said there are a TON local farmers there with local produce, dairy and other miscellaneous products, along with a variety of local artists showcasing their goods every Saturday. Sweet! AND they accept credit cards... woo hoo! Well-behaved canine family members are also welcome (so, not mine...) and admission and parking are FREE. Double 'woo hoo'! I hear parking can be a bit crazy though, so head out early (starts at 8am and ends at 1pm) and check it out.
Chemical-Free Kids is a great book for parents about the importance of limiting chemicals (dyes, synthetics, etc.) in your child's diet. Check out this interview clip from News Channel 3 in Phoenix with Chemical-Free Kids author, Anthony Zolezzi as well as the CFK website for more information about the book including recipes, facts, sign up for their e-newsletter and the CFK Tip of the Day.
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