Ugh, it is so hot! Every August in Kansas I look at my husband and I say, “why are we not on vacation somewhere cool?” It is unbearable, it is always unbearable in August in Lawrence, no one wants to be gardening, the gardens look fried and crispy, the lawns are brown and crusty, the AC is constantly going, the poor dog cannot take any rides in the car because she’ll overheat and die, and it always gets me thinking about steps I can take to be more prepared when the dog days of August come. I’ve written many articles about this topic, I think as gardeners and stewards of the natural resources on Earth and it is our duty to talk about being as green as possible. I wrote an article about “Earth Day” that has many helpful tips as to non-gardening methods we can be implementing to improve our planet. “Green Diet” is also a useful piece of writing about non-gardening avenues. “Greening up your green thumb” shares great ideas with steps we can take in the garden, like reducing our lawns, composting and the like. And finally “Water Wise Gardening” enlightens on the best ways to keep your plants alive, keep those water bills low and use that natural resource as prudently as possible. So, take a minute…you’re in the AC at least and read these helpful ways to do your part so we always have beautiful gardens and blossoming souls.

Not accidentally during these hottest of times, its World Water Week.  Learn more at www.worldwildlife.org