How Gardening Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Having an organic veggie garden can save 68lbs of CO2 a year! Organic also means not using fertilizers THAT can hurt our animals, which help our plants and food grow. each bag of nitrogen based fertilizer takes so much energy to produce and ship, it creates 4-8lbs of CO2 per ton.
The best part of growing your own garden? Nurturing a garden can give you a new appreciation for food... especially for kids. My son loves veggies, and I think part of it is because we are in the garden together every day. If you want higher yields, try an edible garden, which has both flowers, herbs, and veggies in it. You could even just plant a row of wildflowers... the goal is to increase pollination! Another great thing for your garden is compost, which is free. You just need an outdoor compost bin. The only trick is saving piles of "brown material," which is dried leaves, unseeded dried out plants and weeds, sticks, and even dryer lint to continually add to your "green material." A simple web search will help make it feel easy!
When house-hunting, families often focus on bedroom count, kitchen size, and school districts—but the humble backyard deserves equal consideration. After decades in real estate, I've developed what I call "the soccer ball test" to help families find their ideal outdoor space.
As we celebrate our beautiful planet today, I wanted to share some simple yet meaningful ways we can all connect with nature while treading lightly on the earth. These small sustainable outings don't require extensive planning or resources, but they can make a real difference—both for the environment and for your own wellbeing.
As a mom, I've learned one of life's most valuable lessons: knowing when to offer guidance and when to let go. This delicate balance hasn't just made me a better parent—it's become the cornerstone of my approach as your Northern Westchester real estate agent.