1. Frontline: Hot Politics

    Posted on April 23, 2008 by Allie

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    Every time I watch Frontline, I’m reminded of that bumper sticker slogan: If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention. Last night, Frontline was all about climate change and the politics behind our attitudes toward climate change.

    If you missed it, you can view the full episode here. If you watched it, there’s a lot of follow-up information on the Frontline website.

  2. Allie Unscripted

    Posted on by Allie

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    Beth Terry at Fake Plastic Fish interviewed me!

    And if you haven’t signed the Take Back the Filter petition, please, do it now!

  3. Meat Free . . . Wednesday – Thai Peanut and Veggie Lettuce Rolls

    Posted on by Allie

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    I was so caught up in Earth Day stuff that I totally forgot to put up a Meat-Free Monday post! Sorry! Read more…

  4. Big Green Purse Tip of the Day – Grow Your Own Tea

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    Are you a tea drinker? Big Green Purse says you should grow your own. Read more…

  5. What’s Going On

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    The Daily Green wants to know if you’d spend a penny to help the environment.

    Go Green Travel Green starts 25 Days to Green Travel.

    Bean Sprouts makes a clock out of recycled stuff.

    Living Without Meat talks about sugar substitutes.

    Blogfish asks ‘where have all the salmon gone?’

    PBS aired an amazing episode of NOVA last night. Check out this car of the future.

    I’m Not Obsessed talked about bees on Earth Day.

    National Geographic says where your food comes from may not be as important as what it is.

  6. Important Caveat Regarding Rain Barrels

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    Earlier today, I posted about rain barrels, and there were questions about the safety of using the water collected to water vegetables. I looked into a little more, and here’s what I came up with. Read more…

  7. The Growing Challenge Update

    Posted on April 22, 2008 by Allie

     

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    I’ve been busy with the garden lately. The picture above is a moth or cicada in its pupal stage. Anyone know exactly what it is? It wiggled in my hand when I picked it up. Read more…

  8. Hurry and Swap Something Today!

    Posted on by Allie

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    Get rid of something you don’t need, get something you want, and money gets donated to The Sierra Club. Read more…

  9. Big Green Purse Tip of the Day – Get “Free” Water

    Posted on by Allie

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    We’ve been talking a lot about gardening, and so have a lot of other bloggers this spring. It’s exciting! There’s something wonderful about digging in the dirt (even if it’s just in a pot on your balcony) and watching seeds sprout. Read more…

  10. What’s Going On Earth Day Edition

    Posted on by Allie

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    Happy Earth Day!

    Fake Plastic Fish shares her world in words and pictures.

    FoodShed Planet talks about how green home changes can increase property values.

    Enviroblog discusses The Arnold.

    The Green Path Company’s  pet peeve is the same as mine.

    Frugal Dad has 12 uses for used plastic containers.

    Great Lakes Earth Day Challenge wants you to go green by keeping it blue.

    Nature Deva talks protein.

    Raise a Green Dog has Earth Day tips for your dog.

    Metaefficient shows the benefits of LED bulbs.

    Go Green Travel Green gives you 31 reasons to go green in pictures.

    Crunchy Chicken reminds us that sustainability isn’t something that can be purchased.

    The Good Human wants to make this Earth Day a real Earth Day.

Tip of the Day

Bunnies Don’t Like Spicy Food

I promise to do a real garden update next week.  Well, I don’t promise, but I’ll try to.  In the meantime, I will give you a quick idea of what’s going on.  Bunnies.  Eating.  Everything.

“But, Allie,” you say, “don’t you have a big, hulking, wolf-like dog?  Doesn’t he scare off the bunnies?”

Read More…

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