Two in One Day

We'll, it's a first in Gardens of Babylon history. We made the Tennessean twice in one day, both times on a sections cover page. This article was posted yesterday in Life. 2nd Tennessean Article Matt has a interestingly concerned look on his face in the picture. Tygard has a great strategy for creating more dense tree canopies in Nashville.

It looks as though our attempts at more media attention are working. Stay tuned for more articles this spring.

Being Green in the middle of winter

People always ask.  What kinds of green "things" can we do in the winter? 

• Compost your veggies - Not as warm in the winter, and a little slower to breakdown
• Plant pansies and violas  - If you can obtain organic seeds, go all out and use the flowers on your salad, these are two of the many great edible flowers
• Get a local CSA - Find a great local farmer and see if he's growing in the dead of winter, if not two words Elliot Coleman
• Look for local Christmas Tree and poinsettia growers
• Shop local stores instead of big "eject money out of your community" stores

The Greener Side

As we've advanced over the years in slowly transitioning Nashville, one thing has remained the same. Our dedication to back to the earth landscaping and gardening has continued. In 2009, we will be phasing out of all garden chemicals, substituting them with only the cleanest solutions.

As spring 2009 nears, we're going to have many more green garden tips each week!

Local Food and Farmers

Nowadays you can't escape it. Sustainability has become a hot topic. Local foods and farms are the foundation of this green movement. If people eat less food that is raised by the life of the soil, the are less willing to have compassion for the earth that nourishes then. Just today the Tennessean published a great article ex planing local food and CSA's. Community Supported Agriculture programs
Check out the link below. If only the farmers could produce enough. With demand ever increasing, it'll be a couple years before they're able to produce enough. This is a good thing!

Tennessean on CSA's.