Monthly Archives: August 2010

The stimulus is changing the US in ways we don’t always notice

Posted on 2010/08/30 by Green In Oak Park

Those who know me well know where I tend to stand, but in the current divisive political climate, I tend to stay away from politics in this blog in order to concentrate on what we can agree on. That isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative energy, climate change, conservation, current events, energy usage, green building, links, philosophy | 1 Comment

Ode to the fading summer – with photos

Posted on 2010/08/29 by Green In Oak Park

Every day, lately, I observe the signs of late summer and lament its inevitable fade. Soon the crisp chill of fall will take the place of summer’s warm breezes, and then even that will give way to the bone-rattling wind … Continue reading →

Posted in eating in season, food, gardening, photos | Leave a comment

Yours truly, in print in the TribLocal 8/26/10 edition

Posted on 2010/08/26 by Green In Oak Park

The TribLocal article I posted on their website (a minor re-write of this post from June of this year) also appeared in the 8/26/2010 weekly print edition of the Oak Park/River Forest TribLocal magazine. You can pick up a copy … Continue reading →

Posted in meta, Oak Park | 4 Comments

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on 2010/08/25 by Green In Oak Park

Posted in photos, wordless wednesday | Leave a comment

How does Trader Joe’s do it?

Posted on 2010/08/24 by Green In Oak Park

I’ve been wondering this for years. How does Trader Joe’s sell so much tasty stuff, much of it organic, at a price point far below stores like Whole Foods? Furthermore, how do they attract good employees, pay them well, and … Continue reading →

Posted in consumer issues, food, frugal | Leave a comment

Why is eating locally important?

Posted on 2010/08/23 by Green In Oak Park

It isn’t entirely about lowering one’s food miles to cut down on the amount of oil used and greenhouse gases produced in bringing your food to you. It’s also about knowing where your food comes from so you can have … Continue reading →

Posted in chickens, consumer issues, current events, farmers markets, farms, food, Forest Park, local businesses, local food, philosophy | Leave a comment

Blueberry Jam

Posted on 2010/08/21 by Green In Oak Park

I have a problem limiting my projects sometimes, so today when I went to the farmers market, I did NOT buy more blackberries for jam and I did NOT buy more peaches for salsa. If you’re not sure if you … Continue reading →

Posted in eating in season, farmers markets, food, food preservation, frugal | Leave a comment

Greenline Wheels

Posted on 2010/08/20 by Green In Oak Park

Hey, everyone, check out Oak Park’s newest green company – Greenline Wheels. You can rent a bike from them and get around town in a much greener way. Their grand opening is tomorrow, 11am-12:30pm. Welcome, Greenline Wheels.

Posted in events, local businesses, Oak Park, transportation | Leave a comment

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on 2010/08/18 by Green In Oak Park

Posted in photos, wordless wednesday | Leave a comment

TribLocal re-post about Urban Sprout

Posted on 2010/08/17 by Green In Oak Park

I posted about Mike Reust and Urban Sprout Garden Design in Oak Park back in June here, but now it’s on the TribLocal website here as well. TribLocal is a Chicago-area hyperlocal news site with citizen contributors, so check out … Continue reading →

Posted in food, gardening, local businesses, Oak Park | Leave a comment