Re: Global warming and your garden

On May 19, 7:12 am, Omelet <ompome...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>  enigma <eni...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > Omelet <ompome...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > But if it IS cyclical and not controllable, it's better to
> > > just prepare rather than whine about it.
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> >  even if it's partly our fault (which i'm sure it is, along
> > with the cyclical), it's better to prepare than whine about
> > it.
> >  people in the US (& most industrialized countries) have this
> > "manifest destiny" thing going on... entitlement. living
> > beyond their means, in as grand & wasteful a manner as
> > possible.
> >  plus no one teaches practical knowledge in schools anymore.
> > lee
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> VERY accurate statement. :-)
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> We try to conserve and recycle wherever practical for a start.
> How many kids nowadays know (or care about) what local plants are edible
> if you ever had to survive?
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> Peace! Om
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> "Human nature seems to be to control other people
> until they put their foot down." -- Stephan Rothstein

Many kids and their parents are interested.  Our Native Plant Society
has a " wildflower show" every other year.  We always have a native
teas and edible plant display. It is always very popular and kids are
fascinated with the idea.  One member, a retired biology prof has
Indian Useful and Edible plant walks that are very well attended by
40-50 people including kids.
The problem is the teachers can't take time to teach it......they're
too busy teaching and giving  those mandatory tests associated
with that  "no child left behind" silliness. No time for the things
that
make kids WANT to learn.
Emilie