Earth Day Projects and Recipe:

 Happy Earth Day Everyone 

Louisiana: Love the Boot week 

Crew ready to work

Today at the local library we are cleaning up our town in honor of this yearly program celebrating Earth

Some places to get Free trees; 

Loews 

• National Wildlife Federation.
• Arbor Day Foundation Membership.
• Look out for free tree promotions.
• Craigslist.
• Search your own yard.
• Freecycle.
• OfferUp. Get Free Trees from the Government.

Recycle & Reuse :   Home Gardening 

Bird feeder from milk cartons 

 

Recycled Container Gardening  : for those that can't have a regular garden. 

The Environmental Benefits of Gardening

1. Plants Naturally Clean the Air and Ground. ...
2. Reduce Cooling Costs with Well Placed Trees and Shrubs. ...
3. Growing Your Own Food Reduces Carbon Footprints. ...
4. Prevents Soils Erosion. ...
5. Replenishes Nutrients in the Soil. ...
6. Helps to Reduce Noise Pollution. ...
7. Supports Beneficial Insects and Birds.

Earth Day Recipe :  Vegetables Spaghettis 

• 2

  tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 2

  large onions, chopped (2 cups) 
• 4

  medium carrots, chopped (2 cups)
• 4

  cups sliced mushrooms
• 2

  medium green bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
• 4

  cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
• 2

  cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 2

  cans (6 ounces each) Italian-style tomato paste
• 1

  tablespoon sugar
• 1

  teaspoon salt
• 1

  teaspoon fennel seed, crushed, if desired
• 24

  ounces uncooked spaghetti
• Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions and carrots in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Stir in mushrooms and bell peppers.

Spoon vegetables into 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except spaghetti and cheese .

Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.

Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.