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Hemp Facts

Last week, I blogged about industrial hemp and how it was legal to import, but illegal for American farmers to grow because it is in the cannabis family, which also includes marijuana. I thought I’d list a few facts about hemp that I discovered at the Hemp Industries Association web page: – It is believed that the oldest hemp fabric found dates back to 8,000 BC. Two of our former presidents, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson actually grew hemp. – It hasn’t always been illegal to grow hemp in the U.S. In fact, during World War II, the government subsidized … Continue reading →

Green Holiday Cards – Part 1

Not long ago, I blogged about how you could create your own paper. Theoretically, I could create my own paper and then from that, create my own holiday cards, but frankly, I am just not that crafty. Some people say that the e-greeting cards are green and I suppose that is correct, I just find them a bit impersonal. Call me old fashioned, but I liked to sign my holiday cards, address the envelopes, and drop them in the mail. It takes more time, but then that is part of the fun for me. There are some green holiday card … Continue reading →

Green Pet Care

Our favorite family companions, our pets, can impact the environment in negative ways, just as we humans can. Earlier, I wrote a post about the dilemma of outdoor versus indoor cats. But let us now cover some ways that we can practice responsible pet care, no matter what type of common pet we own. Kitty Litter Cat litter can have a big impact on the environment. Did you know that those convenient clumping cat litters carry a two-part punch? The clay used in these litters is strip mined, which of course is bad for the earth. In addition, many of … Continue reading →