Frank here, wishing everyone at Biofortified a Happy Earth Day! It’s been 40 years since this modern celebration of our planetary home began. As you think about what you can do for the Earth, why not try starting a compost bin in your backyard? Here are some online resources where you can learn more about composting and decide what style of composting is right for you!
Compost guide at Vegweb Cornell Waste Management (how
Where Have All The Flowers Gone?
Today, to be patriotic, for the 4th of July I bought my wife some red, white and blue carnations. I got them at Franco’s Flowers on Leucadia Boulevard just off the I5. If you live in North County, this is definitely the place to get flowers. I’m no professional flower arranger, but I think they came out nicely.
I asked the clerk who was trimming and wrapping the flowers where they came from, and he said, “Columbia.” At least that felt more patriotic than purchasing them from Hugo Chavez’ Venezuela.
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