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

Back in Action!

After taking a hiatus in the blogging effort. We're coming back on better that ever and in full effect.  Our team will be posting their experiences in the world of green and sustainable living.    We're more dedicated than ever in prompting a local sustainable and empower community.  Stay tuned for the latest news from the Gardens of Babylon located in the heart of the Nashville.

Also, stay tuned to the website www.gardensofbabylon.com. Were about to be unveiling a completely revitalized and informative site around the middle of Jan. 09!

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.