Rainwater

Rain gardens are a great way to help alleviate runoff from massive rain storms like the one earlier this month. However there are many other benefits to rain gardens such as acting as a filter for the pesticide and oil that collect in the rainwater once it hits the earth. Rather than run into the creek and into the river, depositing harmful chemicals, the water is filtered through and cleaned by the plants and earth and put back into the water table. MSD, the Metro Sewer Department, offers free literature online about the construction and value of rain gardens. They also offer information on rain barrels and where they can be purchased.

http://www.msdlouky.org/aboutmsd/rainbarrels.htm

I remember...

When I was a little girl most of this area was green space. There use to be horse and cattle. Now it is covered in box stores and beyond that, housing.

Oh nostalgia.

Biking is better.

...1.6 tons of carbon!!

I wonder how many Louisville businesses have a program like this?

Vermicomposting

I know a lot of people think worms are gross..... but I love my little wormies. Vermicomposting is a great way to recycle/upcycle your organic waste. I throw everything from coffee grounds, banana peels, tea bags, toilet paper rolls... just about anything that is biodegradable... into the compost. All it takes is a rubbermade bin, red wigglers, and organic waste and in return you get some of the most nutrient rich soil and food for your house plants and garden. It is low odor and does not require  a huge amount of time... maybe once/twice a week. I would be interested in helping anyone start their own compost, just let me know.

Here is a link to a great site that is all about vermicomposting:

http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_h/h-164.pdf