Spiders

Don't kill that spider! There are an estimated 40,000 species of spiders, and they all eat insects. They're an important part of the food web and provide natural pest control. Read Be Nice to Spiders by Margaret Graham. Find more information about spiders and helpful insects at the public library.

Use less water

*Keep a pitcher of water in your refrigerator so every drop goes down you, not the drain.
*Rinse vegetables and fruits in a bowl of water instead of under running water. Then pour the water on your plants.
*Use water from boiling vegetables for soup stock.

Fall Garden Tip

Instead of tilling your garden this fall to prepare it for winter, cover it with a good layer of mulch and leave it alone. Next Spring when you are ready to start planting, just move the mulch aside to make a row and plant your seeds without tilling. Join the "no till" movement. It save time and energy (no gas for the tiller), reduces noise pollution, and your soil will be happier.