- April 10, 2014
- in Green Tips
- by marcos
I'm reading Scripture, Culture, and Agriculture: An Agrarian Reading of the Bible by Ellen Davis. In the book she argues that agrarian perspectives offer a helpful lens through which to understand the Bible, especially the Old Testament. She writes; "agrarianism is the Read more
- March 17, 2014
- in Green Tips
- by marcos
Replanting damaged riparian areas on our shorelines is not always successful. Sometimes these projects are only partially successful. It all depends on whether the landowners, who host the project, care enough to take care of the burgeoning trees and shrubs Read more
- October 7, 2013
- in Green Tips
- by marcos
Phosphorus in the Spokane River is big news these days. News organizations across the nation and even the world pounced on a story from the Associated Press about housewives who “smuggle†dishwashing detergent laden with phosphates into Spokane County. DownToEarthNW.com: Read more
- July 21, 2013
- in Green Tips
- by marcos
John Muir's writing and approach to life have had a big influence on the way I see the world. Muir is the iconic naturalist who helped pioneer the concept of national parks, founded the Sierra Club, and shaped the Read more