WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world.  -Ardel, Snohomish, WA
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
My housemates and I have a big vegie garden going in our yard and are watering with collected rain. Tasts so good!  -Bruce, Lake City
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
I grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors.  -Cristina , Seattle
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
When shopping, if I can carry my purchase out with my two hands I always refuse the bag. Recycling's good too :)  -Candice, Des Moines
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this.  -Bill, Issaquah
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
I sell and use laundrypure in my home to remove soaps,bleach and other chemicals from my water discharge into city sewer system  -eric byers, Gig Harbor
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
I used to commute across Lake Washington from Seattle every day. I convinced my boss to let me work from home full-time.  -Kathy, Seattle
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
I work @ home, so have flexibility. From May-Oct, I try to line dry all but 3X/month. I save 100 hours of dryer time a year!  -Deirdre, Vashon
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I recycled a car. Bought a 1990 VW Cabriolet, 32 miles to the gallon, for $950. I make 6 figures but set the standard for reuse!  -David, Kirkland
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
I have a cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!!  -Scout, Bainbridge Island, WA
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
 

Seattle Tilth Presents: Grow More in a Small Space - Intensive Two-day Workshop

April 23, 2008 - 2:05pm — clybecker
05/15/2008 - 6:30pm
05/15/2008 - 9:00pm
Etc/GMT-7

This intensive two-day workshop is designed for people who want to maximize the use of their small garden plots. Whether you have a community garden plot or a small urban lot, the Tilth gardeners will show you techniques to double or triple your harvest compared to conventional techniques. Participants will get ideas for basic garden planning and learn several planting techniques for vegetables and herbs. Students will also learn about vertical gardening and will learn which vegetables can be grown on a trellis and have a chance to construct different garden trellises.

The class will meet Thursday, May 15, 6:30-9:00pm and Saturday, May 17, 10:00am-2:30pm. To sign up for this class, please visit the website to download the registration. Cost is $85 or $75 for Tilth members. For more information, please contact Emi Morgan at emimorgan@seattletilth.org.