The Wearin' of the Green
March 17, 2009
Happy St. Patrick's Day ! For as long as I can remember, March 17 has been the day to wear green - even if you are not of Irish heritage. It has become a fun time to have green drinks, eat corned beef and cabbage and sing or listen to Irish songs. It actually is a holiday celebrated by the Irish for probably 1000 years. The first document parade was in the mid 1700s. Around 1848, a parade was held in New York City. With the shamrock as a symbol, the day become celebrated with the "wearin' of the green".
In this 21st century "green" has become the by-word of environmentalists. We now have green energy, green buildings, and green politicians. It is "cool" to be "green" in a different way than just partying for St. Patrick.
Celebrate by purchasing an energy saving light bulb. Plant a vegetable garden or add veggies to your flower beds. They actually are an environmentally friendly way to make your garden pest resistant. Plant some garlic near your roses. Add some marigolds near your tomatoes.
Garlic breath may make you unattractive to your friends, but it also makes your plants unattractive to many insects.
For the tip of the day: Soak three or four ounces of chopped garlic bulbs in mineral oil. Add water and and use as a plant spray.
Our "wearin' of the green" can continue all year as we explore new ways to be environmentally sensitive.
Happy St. Patrick's Day ! For as long as I can remember, March 17 has been the day to wear green - even if you are not of Irish heritage. It has become a fun time to have green drinks, eat corned beef and cabbage and sing or listen to Irish songs. It actually is a holiday celebrated by the Irish for probably 1000 years. The first document parade was in the mid 1700s. Around 1848, a parade was held in New York City. With the shamrock as a symbol, the day become celebrated with the "wearin' of the green".
In this 21st century "green" has become the by-word of environmentalists. We now have green energy, green buildings, and green politicians. It is "cool" to be "green" in a different way than just partying for St. Patrick.
Celebrate by purchasing an energy saving light bulb. Plant a vegetable garden or add veggies to your flower beds. They actually are an environmentally friendly way to make your garden pest resistant. Plant some garlic near your roses. Add some marigolds near your tomatoes.
Garlic breath may make you unattractive to your friends, but it also makes your plants unattractive to many insects.
For the tip of the day: Soak three or four ounces of chopped garlic bulbs in mineral oil. Add water and and use as a plant spray.
Our "wearin' of the green" can continue all year as we explore new ways to be environmentally sensitive.
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