Go Green tips for March 25th

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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, March 25th:

• Eating meatless once a week is a great way to save money and introduce new veggies to your family. Lack options? Hold a veggie potluck with some friends, you’ll be surprised at what arrives and maybe even who!
• It’s about to take a temperature dip, don’t give in and turn that heat back up too much. Keeping your thermostat down just five degrees more can cut energy bills (and pollution) 10 percent, so keep it at 68 degrees and less than that –60 or lower at night.
• Make use of your ceiling fan if you have it! Running it clockwise at a slow speed re-circulates warmer air that accumulates at the ceiling, reducing energy consumption by up to 10 percent.


March is women’s history month. In 2004, Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. She is the founder of the Green Belt Movement, which inspired Kenyans to plant more than 45 million trees. By the way, while I’m on the subject of trees, as you plan your spring gardening, keep in mind a shade tree might be a great way to go. Shade trees help reduce energy costs at home. When planning your landscaping, opt for native species, which will be adapted to your climate. A young sapling is not that expensive and talk about curb appeal! We’re trying to grow weeping willows out in front of my house right now. My husband planted them last fall. Mud season and the new puppy might be doing them in, though. Well, we’re resilient, even they aren’t! Give green a chance with 921wvtk!