Plant Lady Cara

The USDA’s gardening zones shifted. This map shows you what’s changed in vivid detail There's a good chance your zone shifted when the USDA updated its plant hardiness map in 2023. Zoom in on what that means for your garden.

There are more gardeners this year due to economic uncertainty, food costs, and more. Just a reminder to check your USDA zone - they changed in 2023. apps.npr.org/plant-hardin... @npr.org #garden #food #economy

We just want to remind you: You’re not alone. We’re all in this together, and we’ll get through it together. We’ve seen so many people sharing their feelings of anxiety and stress—please take a moment for yourself. Your well-being matters. Sending you hugs—you are amazing, and we love you all! 💚

There's a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It's called NEAT All those daily activities we'd rather avoid — taking the stairs, cleaning the house, etc. — have a big metabolic payoff. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis can help manage weight and boost health.

Finding it hard to fit #exercise in? Love this! NEAT "non-exercise activity thermogenesis"
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What the Trump Administration Means for Sustainability Efforts | Andrew Winston What will possibilities such as elimination of federal support for climate efforts mean to your business?

My latest in MIT SMR (@mitsloan.bsky.social) on what Trump admin means for corporate sustainability and some ideas on how to handle it.

Wrote it a few weeks ago, saying 'hey, maybe you should plan for things like tariffs'.

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Seed Starting Chart: Best Times To Start Your Seeds Ready to start your spring garden but not sure when you should start your seeds? We can help! Refer to our handy chart ...

6/6B New England gardeners, we're ~ 12 weeks from transplant time! Start thinking about what seeds to start indoors. www.farmersalmanac.com/seed-starting. This year is unstable - grow some food. www.farmersalmanac.com/seed-starting #spring #zone6 #garden #growyourownfood

YouTube video by Jason Headley F*ck That: An Honest Meditation

I think it's time to bring this classic back because we all need it. #meditation #anxiety #whatthefuckishappening youtu.be/92i5m3tV5XY?...

In Chile, a revived wetland is bringing economic opportunities and ecological recovery.

Thanks to a UNEP-backed project, the Cahuil Lagoon now supports tourism, fishing, and wildlife, with a model for sustainable land management.

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