Category Archives for Environmentalism
Feel good do good tour
“A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”~ Margaret Mead At The Garden of Eden, I have experienced true unconditional love and acceptance and have shared in the creation of a … Continue reading
dumpster birthday surprise!
“Love is like a good cake; you never know when it’s coming, but you’d better eat it when it does!” – C. Joybell I was that little girl standing in line before the birthday girl/boy to make sure I’d get … Continue reading
Rustic hands for roosting hens
Today I awoke to begin work on the Garden of Eden chicken co-creation project. I remembered an old friend and neighbor Gladys, a witty hard working 80-something-year-old. She’s a serious powerhouse of a woman! One day I remarked about her … Continue reading
Rewilding: myself and the worms
“[Rewilding is] returning the land to the creatures that once flourished there.”–Eric Dinnerstein The vermicomposting system at the Garden of Eden has been thriving for over a year– 15 buckets each holding 35+ lbs. of worms! After harvesting sweet potatoes … Continue reading
Passion and stuff
Passion rebuilds the world for the youth. It makes all things alive and significant. Ralph Waldo Emerson I wake up to sun risen birds at The Garden of Eden, a co-op farm in Kennedale, TX. I drink organic orange juice harvested from … Continue reading
Preserve the Rainforest, ocelots and all
In wilderness is the preservation of the world. Henry David Thoreau Now is your chance stand up to destructive industrial practices and, yes, Save the Rainforest. I received the following urgent message from Third Millennium Alliance calling for donations to … Continue reading
Growing food: part I
“The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway.” Michael Pollan Everyday I hear of inspiring people dedicated to growing their own food. They achieve a level of self-sufficiency, environmental conscientiousness, community connectedness, and down-to-earth … Continue reading