Harry Barker Organic Dog Bed

I love the stripes on this!!! The cover is made with thick organic hemp and can be easily removed for washing. It’s pre-washed & made with earth-friendly, non-toxic dyes. The hypo-allergenic insert is made of a green fiber made out of recycled plastic. Feel good knowing your pet is sleeping safe & sound. 

Wagatha’s Organic Dog Treats

For starters I just love their name…it makes me smile.  They are USDA Certified Organic, made in Vermont and don’t include any animal by-products, nasty fake flavors, or corn (not good for dogs) or preservatives. The only thing you find in these is organic whole-wheat flour, organic extra virgin olive oil, organic eggs, organic milk, organic wheat bran, organic garlic, organic honey, and sea salt. What a great treat for your furry friend!

Natural Hemp Adjustable Collar

Made with hemp webbing with release hardware, these come in bright colors and are naturally hypo-allergenic. Unlike nylon and other synthetics, hemp softens with wear making these collars extremely comfortable for your dog.  

Today, March 20th, marks the spring equinox or the very first day of spring. For many gardeners, however, it seems that spring has already sprung. Warmer temperatures, longer days and the occasional sighting of a beautiful butterfly say the growing season is upon us.

Birds, butterflies and sweet spring things—ahh all sounds wonderful, right? Well, maybe not? Scientists are concerned this year’s early signs of spring are more than just a pretty coincidence. According to the National Gardening Association, scientists working in a joint study from sites across Europe and North America have spent the last 50 years tracking the leafing and blooming timelines of native plant life. Their findings, dating back to 1955, prove that many plants are flowering days if not weeks earlier than they did 50 years ago.

It’s no surprise that many animals are responding to the phenomenon. Just a few slight adjustments in an eco-system can lead to an overwhelming snowball of changes. In this case, early budding changes the animal activities—foraging, waking from hibernation, preparation for mating—associated with the arrival of spring.

Given the concrete evidence of higher temperatures and the effects it has on growing periods and ecosystems in general, gardeners are gaining an even stronger concern for the changes in climate patterns. Now, more than ever, gardeners are realizing the importance of keeping the environment in mind. Consider joining their efforts to garden responsibly as you purchase environmentally responsible products for your garden this spring.

As stronger environmental consciousness grows amongst gardeners so too do great natural products. Now, more than ever, the gardening market is offering natural alternatives to conventional and often harmful backyard beautifiers.

Take pest control, for example. It’s tough to have a beautiful garden if pesky pests are chewing up your plants. Many a frustrated gardener of late has turned to the toxic repellent, aerosol or snare. Yet, greener sentiments have urged us to deal in a humane manner. Green-thumbed gardeners are now showing greater compassion when it comes to critters. Rather than exterminating and annihilating species with toxic bug sprays and insect repellents, many gardeners are choosing to keep pests at bay with natural animal repellents.

Squirrel Scoot, for example, is a non-toxic spray that uses light natural ingredients to deter rather than damage (or worse, kill) pestering squirrels. Liquid Fence will dissuade, but won’t hurt nibbling dears. While, Bonide Snake Stopper discourages disgusting reptiles.  For a complete list of repellants that will allow you to coexist rather than obliterate click here.