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Gov. Wolf: Planting A Tree, Vegetables, Native Plants Will Give Us Hope
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Gov. Wolf-- The very act of planting a tree, vegetable seeds or native plants is an expression of confidence in the future and an act of hope. Hope and confidence are what people today need. They need to believe the future will be better than it is today. They need to know we will again bloom and prosper. Penn State Master Gardeners Larry and Lisa Campbell this week touted the many benefits of gardening like getting outside, getting a nice dose of vitamin D, decreasing your stress levels and experiencing a more positive mood. It’s also a great way to get some exercise by digging a new garden, planting trees and bushes or flowers. During World War I and II everyone had a Victory Garden to not only grow a little of their own food, but also to give them a way to feel like they are doing something for the war effort. Today we need a Victory Over COVID-19 Garden. Our grandchildren love to garden! Although our garden is small, it gives them a sense of accomplishment and they learn food doesn’t come from a grocery store. Reopen Garden Centers Gov. Wolf, the current shutdown order has kept independent greenhouses and garden centers we go to for plants and seeds closed. I would encourage you to let independent greenhouses and garden centers reopen, not just for curbside sales, but let people inside, under appropriate restrictions, to pick out their own symbols of hope. Our granddaughters have our garden all ready for planting. They need and we need a sense of normalcy. Consider reopening the independent greenhouses and garden centers so we can have a little of that hope and confidence in the future. (Written by David Hess, former Secretary of DEP.) Resources: Penn State Master Gardener: Victory Garden Reinvented Webinar Series Thru June 16 Penn State Extension - Home Gardening Resources Victory Gardens Born Out Of Coronavirus Quarantine NewsClips: Gardening Benefits May Be More Acutely Felt This Season More People Turn To Gardening During Pandemic NewsClips: Click Here For A Week’s Worth Of Political NewsClips Click Here For PA Coronavirus NewsClips Click Here For A Week’s Worth Of Environment & Energy NewsClips Support Local Journalism! Related Articles: DCNR Good Natured Blog: Gardening With Native Plants This Spring Pollinator Gardens: Help Encourage Ecological Diversity In Your Own Backyard [Videos] Related Articles - COVID-19: Gov. Wolf Announces Reopening Of 24 Counties Beginning May 8 [PaCN] Gov. Wolf Announces May 1 Statewide Limited Reopening Of Recreational Activities DCNR Announces Plan For Reopening Some State Park, Forest Facilities DCNR: State Parks, Forests Seeing Impacts From Increased COVID-19-Related Visitation PA Parks & Forests Foundation: Over 960 Masks Distributed To DCNR State Park, Forest Staff Keep PA Beautiful: Illegal Dumping On The Rise In PA, Report It On Special Webpage PA Wilds Center Launches Program To Support Small Businesses Amid COVID-19 Crisis DEP Works Through Pandemic: 2,881 Permits, 5,525 Inspections, 42 Emergencies DEP: Non-Flushable Items Cause Problems In Sewer Systems, 'Flushable' Wipes Are NOT Flushable PA American Water Recommends Building Operators, Schools Flush Pipes To Maintain Water Quality [Posted: May 2, 2020] |
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5/4/2020 |
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