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Frequently Asked Question (June 2, 2020 ) Check local ordinances Check with your local officials to ensure that chickens are allowed where you live. Some municipalities have bans on chickens, or limits on how many chickens you can keep on your property. Because of their infamous early-…
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Frequently Asked Question (June 2, 2020 ) When choosing the right mulching material, consider what’s affordable, available, and appropriate for the task at hand. Are you mulching for weeds, warmth, aesthetic value, or water retention? Different mulches have different jobs throughout the…
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Frequently Asked Question (June 1, 2020 ) Pest populations can explode even if you keep your soil healthy and maintain a balanced garden ecosystem. Pest management is a natural part of growing plants and occasionally gardeners need to rely on external control measures like pesticides…
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Frequently Asked Question (June 1, 2020 ) Mulch is any material, synthetic or organic, spread over the ground as a covering. Mulch can be leaves, wood chips, newspaper, pebbles, or even plastic and polyester fabrics—basically, anything that stays in place and protects the soil (more on the…
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Frequently Asked Question (June 1, 2020 ) There's a thin line between fertilizing and over-fertilizing. Too few nutrients and your tomatoes and corn never really take off. Too many, and your artichoke and broccoli can suffer. We suggest using organic fertilizers to boost plant growth by…
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Frequently Asked Question (June 1, 2020 ) The key to a successful Climate Victory Garden is preparing your soil. This is where crops gather nutrients to grow your food and where carbon is sequestered as part of the climate solution. Whether you’re updating a current garden, replacing your…
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Frequently Asked Question (May 28, 2020 ) You may hate weeding, but there are reasons to like weeds—or at least respect them.  Weeds are good for your soil, and there's a lot we can learn from weeds. They're resilient enough to grow pretty much everywhere, no matter how poor or barren…
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Frequently Asked Question (May 28, 2020 ) Most of us don’t know the entire history of our homes and the land they’re built on. And, renters likely know even less. In some cases, your yard may have had uses in the past that make it unfit for growing food altogether. Or, there could have been…
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Frequently Asked Question (May 28, 2020 ) If you can, choose a garden location that's visible from your kitchen window and is close to a water source, so you’re reminded to harvest, water, and care for your garden often. Consider zoning laws, HOA restrictions, and previous (possibly) toxic…
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BlogNews (June 2, 2020 ) Green America condemns the killing of George Floyd who is one of so many Black people killed by the police.
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BlogNews (June 1, 2020 ) Green businesses are getting creative amid the coronavirus pandemic to keep their stores open. We find their tenacity and commitment to the green economy inspiring in these challenging times. Here are three Green Business Network members that give…
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Green America in the News (June 2, 2020 ) by Louise Boyle, June 2, 2020 Environmental activists are voicing support for protesters who have taken to the streets in outrage over the police killing of George Floyd, while acknowledging the green movement's own need to tackle ongoing…
The Independent - https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/george-floyd-protests-us-climate-chan…

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GAM Article (May 28, 2020 ) To beat the climate crisis, we’ll need bright minds coming at it from all angles. We spoke to four leaders from different sectors to find out how they’re taking on challenges and where they find inspiration.
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GAM Article (May 28, 2020 ) Cities across America aren’t just facing more natural disasters. As people migrate to avoid heat and floods, communities mobilize against climate gentrification.
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GAM Article (May 28, 2020 ) When the fossil fuel industries move in to their backyards, communities of color fight for environmental justice and their own lives.
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GAM Article (May 27, 2020 ) As scientists look to regenerative agriculture as a solution to the climate crisis, investors see opportunities to help the sector grow.
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GAM Article (May 27, 2020 ) For Black American farmers, turning to the soil can mean confronting painful history. Some farmers are reclaiming that past as they use regenerative farming techniques to take on food insecurity and the climate crisis.
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GAM Article (May 27, 2020 ) My entire life I’ve watched as Washington politicians abandoned Appalachia and rural communities, sacrificing their wellbeing for cheap resources. I’ve watched as fossil fuel billionaires and the politicians they’ve bought out, a pack led by…
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GAM Article (May 27, 2020 ) As climate change fuels disasters that batter coastlines, both communities and conservationists look to nature, not big technology, for solutions.
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