Green Point Positive and Green Point Negative is a back-and-forth, temporary mode of publishing here on Earthascope to highlight the reality of big challenges combined with people beginning to make changes to improve the environment.
If all the stories we keep hearing about gardening are true, Americans are rediscovering the concept of an at-home, “Victory Garden,” a la World War II.
Except, this time, we’re talking about victory against economic hardship, and even more important, our unsustainable fuel-consuming agricultural system, which contributes largely to global warming and environmental degradation.Home Depot is reporting greater sales of gardening supplies, Wal-Mart is getting into the act of promoting gardening, and your local Whole Foods is carrying not only seeds, but plants, soil, and an increasing amount of basic gardening supplies.
Need some examples and inspiration to begin gardening in your own backyard? Check out these stories and figures joining this movement and realize you could also join in!
- First Lady Michele and President Barrack Obama’s widely reported White House lawn vegetable garden
- Michael Pollan, author of, The Omnivore’s Dilemma and In Defense of Food lays out the case for gardening on onearth
- Books about gardening and composting are being written and heavily promoted. Check out your local bookstore or this example on ChelseaGreen: Food Not Lawns.
- Even Londoners are getting in on the act with Urban Gardening. Check out the video!
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