.happy earth day!.

Happy Earth Day folks!  I needed to share a book with you before I jet out of this place to head off to work.  For the kids in your life, Wildlife Gardening, a DK book written by Martyn Cox, is a must have!  The pages are covered with wonderful photos, illustrations, and tons of information showing how even children can help in bringing life to your backyard.  From planting flowers that will help attract honeybees, to building your own pond, the projects in this book are made simple enough so that even gardening dunces (such as myself) will know how-to and WHY.  So get this book, grab the munchakins, and go out and get your hands dirty!  The kids will love it!

.bee-cause.

Today, I found this cute awareness message  in my inbox sent to me via Anthropologie.  With Earth Day officially set for tomorrow, it was a reminder of the critical situation the world's honeybees are in, as vast numbers of their population are dwindling at an alarming rate.  Many of the foods we enjoy, such as fruits and nuts, would not be in existence had it not been for these yellow and black striped workers aiding in the pollination process.  There's a lot more to these little guys than just honey.  To learn more about Anthropolgie's "bee cause" go to their site here.  Also, visit "Help the Honey Bees," an interactive site, created and sponsored by Haagen-Daz, to help raise awareness.  This brilliant site provides visitors with information on this strange phenomenon, the effects it can have on our environment, along with ways we as individuals can participate in their recovery.  So this Earth Day, let us all make a point to truly do our best for the environment we live in.  And just when you're about to spoon up some sugar for your tea, think about supporting local beekeepers in your area by purchasing honey instead!