Le Jour de la Terre -- Earth Day

22 avril 2011

plant some trees – plantent des arbres

plant some flowers – plantez des fleurs

plant a veggie box – plantez un potager

compost – fût de compostage

recycle – recyler

pick up litter – fait disparaître les ordures

bird feeder – mangeoire d’oiselle

bird house – volière d’oiselle

water fountain – fontaine d'eau

I love – j’adore

My god - Mon Dieu!

Le Jour de la Terre is one of my favorite days of the year. It’s a time to appreciate this amazing planet, which is so full of gifts to receive everyday. In celebration of this beautiful planet, my family plantent des arbres, des fleurs et un potager. We live in Florida, so we add plants to our yard that are appropriate for our region's climate. Fortunately, I enjoy the regional varieties and they work well in my yard. This month, we planted some special ornamental trees. I’ve always wanted a pomelo grapefruit tree because j’adore the sweet taste of this unusually large juicy fruit. I look forward to a bountiful crop next winter month, when the fruit ripens with its anticipated deliciousness.

 The best way to celebrate earth day, every day with my family is by spending time outside. To encourage social gatherings outdoors, instead in front of the tv, I created a special outdoor room. I call it my garden room, only enter my room if you want to laugh, relax, play, and create many memories!

 

My garden room

 

Passion Flower (Florida climate)

Mon Dieu! All that garbage we ALL produce – recycler! My family is grateful to have a recycling program in our beach village and they pick up twice a week! How easy is that? We also have a separate bin for our organic material, fût de compostage. Compost sounds so much better in French, n’est pas? Our bin consists of layers of dirt, egg shells, grass clippings, weeds, potato & bananas peels, and with all those grape fruits I'll be eating, grapefruit peels! Do not put meat or fats in the bin, they'll really attracts rodents. Give composting a try, your garden will thank you!

Our beach community also has a great program fait disparaître les ordures. We get together once a year and pick up litter in areas of greatest need. Our beach can look pretty rough after the spring breakers leave. On a daily basis, during my walks with my dogs, I bring a trash bag and pick up their “business” and any trash I find along the way. This is easy stuff!

Through out the year, we maintain our bird sanctuary. I know that sounds grand and fancy, but it’s really simple to do. Birds love a beautiful garden, just like we do and by adding un mangeoire d’oiselle et un volière d’oiselle will increase your chances for them to visit your yard on a daily basis. It is also important to provide a fresh water source, like un fontaine d'eau for the birds. Ironically, we are surrounded by water where I live, but it’s a salt water bay. All the birds in my neighborhood really appreciate my fresh water fountain. In fact, after a good rain, I see birds bathing themselves in the puddles every where. Every morning we wake up to the birds singing and thanking us for the gifts all through out the beautiful garden.

l'avenir appartient à ceux qui se lèvent tôt : the early bird catches the worm

There’s so many ways to enjoy Earth Day. Enjoy, participate, celebrate Earth Day your way!
Website about Earth Day and how you can celebrate it: http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2011

 Always a pleasure talking with you. Bon Journee!