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Comment by doone on May 21, 2012 at 4:48pm

DAT GRASS

Comment by doone on May 21, 2012 at 2:10pm

Against Lawns

Kevin Baldwin opines:

Lawns collectively comprise the largest irrigated crop in the U.S., covering about 163,800 square kilometers, plus  or minus 35,850 square kilometers, an area larger than Ohio. Another estimate puts lawn area at more than twice that of cotton. ... We need to reimagine the entire lawn aesthetic. Variation, diversity, and dynamism need to become acceptable possibilities for lawns. More locally appropriate vegetation, greater biodiversity, fewer applications of harmful chemicals and fertilizers make this a win-win opportunity.

Last year's anti-lawn postings here and here.

(Photo by Rob Hogeslag)

Comment by Dallas Gaytheist on May 20, 2012 at 1:23pm

Comment by doone on May 20, 2012 at 11:52am

Comment by doone on May 17, 2012 at 11:30am

Can’t tell if the title, or the image is more disgusting.

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Comment by Don on May 16, 2012 at 2:01pm

Time for creme d'asperges!

Comment by Don on May 16, 2012 at 9:02am

The Green Mountain State also takes pride in being the most localvore state, having the most farmers' markets per capita.  This a a wonderful thing, really.  In recent years, an erstwhile dairy farm just about two miles from our place here in South Wheelock, has become a fine organic farm and farm stand, raising all kinds of produce, eggs, and meats.  It's been a great addition to the neighborhood.

Check out the photos at Chandler Pond Farm.

Comment by Don on May 16, 2012 at 8:53am

Right, Chris.  Vermont's a fine place for anyone with a liberal cast of mind, an appreciation of a human's place in nature, and a hardy constitution.  There's a progressive spirit of citizenship here, it's true, and yet it's pretty individualistic, owing partly to Vermont's being such a small state in area and population.  There are plenty of social conservatives here.  But where else would the same electorate put a Republican in the governor's office and a Socialist in the US Senate in the same election?

I'm not sure that Vermont can be said to be the most atheistic state.  Recent polls have shown it to be the least religious state--but that's a separate question, one having to do with the extent to which those polled consider religion to be a significant influence in their lives.  Vermont is also the most educated state, the state with the smallest incidence of violent crime (and, with Alaska, the least firearms regulations), and the most libraries per capita.  It's also the most rural state. 

Comment by Chris on May 15, 2012 at 8:43pm

Here in Napa the city will give residents $0.50/sq ft up to $500 to replace lawns with native, or low water use plants. We did that years ago. It's nice not to have to mow the yard, or rake leaves. Most of the neighbors yards are planted like this. There are still, of course others who still have grass. Even in the rain gardeners mow the lawn and blow wet leaves. Why don't those engines have noise limits?

I envy your property too, and that you live in the most liberal and atheist state in the nation Don.

Comment by Dallas Gaytheist on May 15, 2012 at 7:22pm

Rhubarb it in, why dontcha!

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