tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post705997465619650812..comments2023-11-13T06:25:27.206-05:00Comments on Our Little Acre: I Care About the Environment, TooKylee Baumlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-16945412705887937632011-02-27T17:20:36.266-05:002011-02-27T17:20:36.266-05:00Kylee,
I feel exactly the same way you do! In fact...Kylee,<br />I feel exactly the same way you do! In fact, this is why I started the Sustainable Living Project in the first place. Many of the people who participate in it are 'green' to the core--but it's really designed to be a way for 'the rest of us' to think about one or 2 things that we can do to help the environment. I have a lawn and don't intend to get rid of it either. I agree that many people carry it too far when they overstep their boundaries and use words like 'should' and 'must' when it comes to what needs to be done. This post says what a lot of people feel but just haven't said. I try to get along with everyone and don't judge anyone based on whether they are 'green' or not! I am not green and don't want to be green. I just want to make smarter choices and be aware of things I can do to help. What I'm afraid of is that by using the word 'sustainable living' some people are afraid to join my project because they think they need to be living that way!! Ha! Nothing could be further from the truth.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-87779701695374709222011-02-06T17:10:31.911-05:002011-02-06T17:10:31.911-05:00Kylee, I am so happy to have found your blog. I lo...Kylee, I am so happy to have found your blog. I love your photos and look forward to exploring your previous posts. I appreciated this post on not feeling guilty for imperfection. I have made a start on sustainable living, but have such a long way to go. When I read some blogs by folks who are far ahead of me, it can feel a bit depressing to know how much I have to do. So this blog entry was a real shot in the arm.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Gerrit Botha<br />Kingston, OntarioGerrit Bothahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420107071237606611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-46946295847550400532011-02-06T10:51:19.975-05:002011-02-06T10:51:19.975-05:00great post! I like doing environmentalist things, ...great post! I like doing environmentalist things, but only as far as it makes sense to put effort.ferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16276731855082908670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-78864707111729624702011-02-05T22:31:45.943-05:002011-02-05T22:31:45.943-05:00Hi Kylee,
I agree with you. We live in the city, ...Hi Kylee,<br />I agree with you. We live in the city, and do not have sidewalks on our corner lot. We have to maintain safety for folks who walk in the yard. Awhile back, I had someone leave a comment that we probably use a gas guzzling lawn mower on our grass. I believe I decided to delete it and not respond.<br /><br />One thing to remember is everything we do has an impact on the environment. I think very few people live a life without electricity, gas, and such. <br /><br />I have a bad habit of blogging with the TV on. I try to eat food locally grown, or at least grown in the U.S., but I do eat bananas and pineapple from time to time. There are probably other things I do that others wouldn't, but I also do things that I think help the environment. <br /><br />We all need to do what we think is best, and not judge others.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-30030993702342121322011-02-04T23:00:16.449-05:002011-02-04T23:00:16.449-05:00Well said Kylee...gail I love that fern photo!Well said Kylee...gail I love that fern photo!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-3406134742366537222011-02-04T13:23:25.002-05:002011-02-04T13:23:25.002-05:00Bravo Kylee...we all do what we can...I too still ...Bravo Kylee...we all do what we can...I too still have a lawn that is not watered or fertilized (finally) but it goes beautifully with my English garden style...it has its place for growing some clover for the bunnies...but I also have a meadow because I had a bit more land that was just growing weeds...so no feelings of guilt...keep doing what you can!!Donnahttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-4350730930925905672011-02-04T11:43:46.215-05:002011-02-04T11:43:46.215-05:00I can't believe someone would look into your g...I can't believe someone would look into your grocery basket and make comments. Geez. I too feel like I do a lot to support the environment without being a radical. Just keep on keeping on. I don't doubt that one day you won't have lawn to care for...you will eventually fill up your garden with flowers and veggies. Look out farmer next door. I can see you already eyeing that field that surrrounds you. ;)Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-81890540231336274402011-02-04T11:17:30.625-05:002011-02-04T11:17:30.625-05:00I love you, Kylee. You make me feel better about m...I love you, Kylee. You make me feel better about myself. **hugs** Thank you for this article!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12589473046882217457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-81845409965290508532011-02-04T11:14:46.184-05:002011-02-04T11:14:46.184-05:00Guilt is such a negative emotion, and I'm not ...Guilt is such a negative emotion, and I'm not sure it does much to benefit us. I so understand where you're coming from Kylee! <br /><br />We have big lawns here, both front and back. I'd prefer less lawn, but I'm not the only one living here. I'm so grateful my dear Lawn Man has been willing to accept my influence and has quit using all the chemicals he used to on it. <br /><br />He's also been willing to accept the changes I've made in where our food comes from. (He LOVES his bacon, and I still buy it, but now I get it from our farmer so it's free of MSG and nitrates, fed organically, raised naturally, humanely and sustainably, and is lower in fat.) He realizes soda's not good for him, and has cut down tremendously on how much of it he consumes. If I was on his case, giving him guilt trips, I'm sure he'd resist. If I think pop's bad for me, than I should drink less, or no pop, not rag on him or anyone else. I think I can do more good by living a healthier lifestyle myself and possibly inspiring others, than by forcing my views on others. (I can't imagine judging someone on what's in their grocery cart! If I'm concerned about what's in someone's cart, it's my own that I should be focused on!) <br /><br />Self-righteousness, judgmentalism, and fanaticism isn't going to convince me to change anything - I'm stubborn that way ;0. <br /><br />Staying informed, being open to change, sharing what we learn with those we care about (without ramming it down anyone's throat!) and finding BALANCE for ourselves, without judging anyone is what I strive for.<br /><br />I've made some big changes in my eating habits lately, and feel so much better that I want to share what I've learned in the hope it may benefit someone else. I never want to make anyone feel guilty, and I don't feel guilty either enjoying occasional sweets, chips, etc. To me, it's all about balance, not deprivation, and living what we believe, not trying to control or force, or guilt others to adopt particular habits and beliefs.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-5388478495194192542011-02-04T10:51:21.972-05:002011-02-04T10:51:21.972-05:00I too adhere to conservation methods as guidelines...I too adhere to conservation methods as guidelines, not rules that restrict. I give talks on 'organic lawn care' and I point out the down side of water use and chemicals. However, if a homeowner has a major case of weeds, organic methods (digging out one by one, or spraying each individual weed over and over again) may not be the answer. So, if a spray of weed b gone is used, then organic fertilizers are followed, the lawn care is still 80% organic. A good start!gardeningnaturallywithclaudia.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02882800588574623808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-12835623155647140262011-02-04T10:48:10.261-05:002011-02-04T10:48:10.261-05:00When I was a young parent, I came upon the Bruno B...When I was a young parent, I came upon the Bruno Bettleheim book "A Good Enough Parent." This book changed my life, not just in parenting, but in the way I approach everything. You have to start from the premise that it's easy to succeed, but impossible to be perfect. You need to be "good enough"-- thoughtful, competent, caring, and ethical. You don't need to be the Buddha.<br /><br />Lovely post.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-51984459859627453002011-02-04T10:44:45.754-05:002011-02-04T10:44:45.754-05:00Great article, Kylee! We all do what we can, in th...Great article, Kylee! We all do what we can, in the ways that we can. And no one else has the right to judge your decisions. Each of us makes the best possible choices for our own situation.<br /><br />And that Black Swallowtail caterpillar is stunning!Carole Brownhttp://ecosystemgardening.comnoreply@blogger.com