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Off Topic Friday (August 24th, 2007)

by Shelly

Getting Ready For The Frozen Ground

It’s almost time for the ground to start getting colder and before you know it it will begin to freeze. Don’t worry though, I found these awesome plantings that will last all year, well, until spring when you face-plant them in the ground.
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They are called Plant-Me Pets and they were designed by a Spanish designer named Marti Guixé. They are made from compostable natural latex rubber, and they are the cutest little things. They come in tomato, melon, or pumpkin seed.

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They can serve as a squeeky toy till planting season rolls around and pop them right into the ground (face-down). And all in good “mother-nature” time they will begin to disappear.

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Purchase one here for about $20.

*Natural and Sustainable Living Tip: Always turn your computer to “sleep-mode” during the day when you aren’t using it and turn it completely off at night. This practice will save energy, as well as CO2.


One Response to “Off Topic Friday (August 24th, 2007)”

  1. Activist Mommy Says:

    Those are interesting.

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