The Green Parent
Raising kids with conscience
Gardening
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29 Jan 2013
10 family nature events
World Wetlands Day on 2 Feb marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Since 1997, each year on 2nd February, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community groups worldwide use World Wetlands Day to raise awareness of the importance of wetlands. […] more
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24 Jan 2013
What to do with potatoes
This year marks the 20th National Potato Day and what better way to celebrate the fourth most important world food crop? The potato originated in the Andes, in high elevation zones. When it made its way to Europe in the 1500s, it was considered a food for the lower classes. An anti-famine crop, it was recognised as a nutritious food for the poor. […] more
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17 Jan 2013
Eating seasonally
What’s in season during the sleepy month of January and how we can make the most of it. Try these gorgeous stir fry, soup, salad and sauce recipes to make use of your seasonal veg. […] more
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10 Jan 2013
Celtic Tree Ogham: Birch
Birch, the first tree in the Celtic Ogham, is symbolic of new beginnings. Its time runs from 24 December to 20th January. Check out these ways to harness some of the magickal powers with a cleansing tonic and a birch broom. […] more
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9 Jan 2013
Make 2013 the year you…
Try these nine ways to enhance your life in 2013 and make this the year that you cultivate a garden, nurture yourself and be the change that you want to see in the world. […] more
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