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Frequently Asked Question (June 2, 2020 ) Pollinators are important allies in your Climate Victory Garden. These bees, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, and wasps (and even birds and bats) pollinate between three quarters and 95 percent of all flowering plants on earth, including many of…
pollinators

Frequently Asked Question (June 2, 2020 ) A rain barrel is a water catchment system that you can easily set up in your yard. All you need to do is find a large plastic barrel, install a screen over the top, and put a faucet at the bottom. Rain will run off your roof and into the barrel…
rain barrel

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-…
raising chickens

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…
mulch, Climate Victory Garden

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…
organic pesticides

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…
mulch

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…
organic fertilizers

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…
sheet mulch, broadfork

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…
weeds

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…

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…
Climate Victory Garden

BlogNews (June 2, 2020 ) Green America condemns the killing of George Floyd who is one of so many Black people killed by the police.
Black Lives Matter, George Floyd

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…
sustainable business

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…
climate change, racial justice, climate justice
The Independent

Media Sources (May 29, 2020 )

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.
climate leaders

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.
climate gentrification

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.
oil, fossil fuels, people of color

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.
regenerative agriculture, investing

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.
regenerative agriculture, Black farmers