Lighten Your Carbon Footprint

As an environment advocate, I would need to make sure that I practice what I preach and be able to teach my children about the campaigns I feel strongly about. This is the only way by which I can pass it on to provide more awareness to other individuals. Like everything else, it has to start from my own home. It can be hypocritical to fight for something which you yourself do not happen to pursue yourself.

This is why I have recently purchased a solar space oven for our house. This way, I can divert from the conventional method of cooking and be able to use the power of the sun to prepare the dishes we eat at home. Using the same science behind a greenhouse, the food I prepare cooks to its perfection just like it would in a typical stove. My kids were really amazed with the new oven, and said they were not able to tell the difference from the way I cooked my meatloaf dish in my new oven from the one I have in my kitchen.

Given my efforts in transforming my backyard into a garden when I retired, I decided to make better use of the space rather than keeping the pool around. All the kids have moved out and I have the convenience of focusing on doing the things I enjoy, one of which happens to be gardening. I have been using artificial fertilizers for a few months, until I came across the hazards of using the same.

I decided to go for natural and find better ways of utilizing kitchen scraps in my home. I got myself an Earthcare compost tumbler so I can start on with the shift. So far, I see no difference in making use of natural compost with fertilizers which I would need to purchase. Not only do I get to save money, I also need not work with materials which can be harmful for me and the environment.

In our community we have a weekend market where farmers in our area would offer and sell their organic produce. This has been an ongoing market for many years now. I have been buying these produce from them ever since they started. I love buying from them since I know that they are very fresh and that I am able to help our local farmers from earning from their products.

Whenever I go to the weekend market I would make it a point to bring my Kent Westport Tricycle with me. This is perfect since there would be limited spaces available where we can park our cars, and it is convenient since my Kent Westport Tricycle has a basket in it. After going shopping I would end up piling the entire basket with fresh organic produce. These things are perfect for the meals which I prepare for my family.

In order to source out the freshest menu which I whip up for my customers in my restaurant, I always make it a point to sign up for Pennnsylvania CSA Shares. These programs are the answer to my need in making sure that I only get to serve fabulous food in my own restaurant, something I have always dreamt of ever since I was a little girl. This way, those who dine in my place would know they only place items in their mouths from farms which have directly sent me the ingredients right after they are picked.

For any perfect dish, the foundation happens to be the ingredients which are found in the food. This is why it is important for me to make use of the freshest options all the time. I cannot deal with having to settle for what is left. I always need to get the best. This is my belief as a true blue chef and believer that there is more to food than simply allowing a person to survive.

These days, there have been serious talks and concerns regarding the increasing waste found and further dumped in landfills. This is the reason why there have been campaigns which aims to inform people on the things they can do in order to reduce the amount of waste being thrown in these locations. If everyone would act upon it, then there will be a significant difference on the amount of materials ending up on bum piles.

Individuals can help reduce further flow of trash to landfills by engaging in backyard composting. This way, organic matter can be infused with backyard soil which can benefit the latter from containing the necessary nutrients and minerals for the benefit of the plants located in the garden. Yard trimmings and kitchen scraps are good examples of these materials which can be buried in one’s backyard.

During the weekends, I make sure that I find the time to read one of the books I have yet to read from my recently purchased batch. For me, reading is the best way to unwind. Reading helps me forget about my troubles and get to be transported in a whole new place. This way, I can forget anything related to work and the deadlines which go with it.

Aside from the great lounge outdoor furniture I have, I also got myself one of those solar cascade water fountains. This is perfect to create the perfect atmosphere for tranquility and relaxation. This is the ideal space for someone like me who would need to unwind and forget about anything else but myself. Nothing beats a home with all the perks to enjoy a quiet weekend all alone.

As a garden enthusiast I would often be left frustrated and sad once the winter season comes in and I would be left with nothing but dead plants. I have worked so hard to maintain all my plants only to be gone during this season. It can be quite hard for you to accept this especially when you spend a lot of your time each day just to maintain great looking plants.

This is the reason why I opted to build my own indoor garden instead. This way, I need not worry about the various temperature and weather conditions outside, and I can have better control of the surroundings for my plants to grow continuously year round. This is the perfect solution to my problem. All I need are equipment such as a Hydrofarm 125-watt fluorescent grow light system and I am ready to go. This way, I need not be frustrated should the winter season start.