You can make a big difference

If we all do little things we can preserve our earth together.

Be water wise

For watering the garden, a rain barrel is a good way to economize and use on those dry spell days that seem to be more and frequent these days.  Here are some tips you can utilize:

1. Increase the level of organic matter in your soil -

2. Use organic mulches –

3. Reduce lawn area –

4. Chose drought tolerant plant species…

5. Harvest rooftop rain water….

6. Grade your landscape to deliver water to where you need it….

7. Consider using grey water in the landscape…..

8. Modify your watering habits…

You can also visit:       www.theurbanfarmer.ca

Oshawa Earth Day video, 2008

Promotional video

Earth Day Accredited Coordinator Oshawa/Durham

Joan Kerr is please to represent fbsc.org as the Earth Day Coordinator in Oshawa/Durham