Many of us are welcoming spring today, so I thought it would be nice to go over some nature loving, tree hugging, eco-friendly ideas that will carry the entire family through the better part of spring and into summer.
1. Quit looking at nature through your frosty windows. It’s warming up, so get out there and enjoy nature in real time, in real life, in full blown color.
2. Throw open your windows wide and let in the fresh air. Natural ventilation is actually a really effective green home goal to aim for. Proper cross ventilation naturally helps to remove any indoor …read more

Lilacs are one of my favorite flowers. I love the smell, and love that you can make all sorts of cool things with the flowers. Since spring is almost here, and the lilacs will soon be blooming all over, I thought it was as good a time as any to hug this tree.

Some basics:
Technically, lilacs started out as a bush, more so than a tree. In past years, the lilac bush was bred into the lilac tree. Lilacs fare better where winters are cold and in well drained soil. They leaf early and drop late. One of the best things …read more