Day 5 of the series no one asked for: plant inventory from someone who refuses to learn the names of her plants. Snake plant! About 3-4 ft tall. Age unknown. I was gifted this friend 4ish yrs ago. Very easy big plant. Love the leaves on this variety but kinda basic overall. 5/10.

Day 4 of the series no one asked for: plant inventory from someone who refuses to learn the names of her plants. Lemon "tree" from seed. Probably 5 years old. Doesn't really grow but also doesn't die despite my growing lack of interest. 2/10 for cool vibes, 8/10 for doing nothing & sticking around.

Day 3 of the series no one asked for: plant inventory from someone who refuses to learn the names of her plants. This is my baby peppy gony as I call it. About 3 yrs old. Birthed some babes that were given up for adoption. I'll give her an 8/10. Easy, shiny, knows she's that girl.

My fiddle friend. Never been a problem child. Probably in too big of a pot. Maybe 5-6 years old? One of the plants I've seen go from loved to hated to trendy to basic. No idea what the popular opinion is now but it's a 7.5/10 from me. Easy, big, reliable, low maintenance.

Welcome home, diva! Went to the store for wood glue & stepped up by rescuing this cutie w her cutie hanger. I have no idea how I'm going to know when to water because I can't really see the root situation but that's a problem for another day.

I've been quoted in the NYT, WashPo, all the big VA outlets. I say with complete sincerity that Waste Advantage Magazine on mattress epr feels like a career highlight. Virginia General Assembly Votes to Create a Mattress Recycling Program - Waste Advantage Magazine share.google/bNGuov1nRUEs...

Adventure weekend with my adventure buddy! Highly recommend VA State Park cabins for a winter weekend getaway. Even better: a dark sky state park like Staunton River.

I knew I saw this somewhere before. Funny that it’s almost exactly what’s actually happening now.

olympics on the mind

When I would rollerblade to work in college, I'd imagine figure skating routines to Sail by AWOLNATION. 15 yrs later, someone just used the song in the olympics!! I feel seen but ngl I think the flow of my imaginary routine was better.

Y'all, I've always been sooo intimidated by orchids but your girl did it! We got year 2 blooms people!!!!! Ugh I'm so proud of me

I grew up in MN and Chicago. College in Vermont. Learned to figure skate before I could walk. This ice nightmare is truly the worst/least manageable winter situation I've experienced. And I have a pick axe. I think imma skip #rva January next yr. 2025, no water. 2026, ice hell. 2027, uninterested.

RIP Bob. I'm so bummed! It's hard to describe the impact he and the rest of the dead have had on the trajectory of my life. Its why I named my best pal after one of my favorite Weir written dead songs: Sugar Magnolia. Thank you for the music, the good times, the community & the sunshine daydreams.

We don't talk enough about how @bowlerobowl.bsky.social has ruined bowling in RVA. I miss Bowl America in the east end every single day.

For Christmas, I asked for a greenhouse/plant nursery outing and a wawa coffee. Truly the gift that keeps giving. I love my new friends so much. Also important: am I about to get a successful year 2 orchid bloom on my first try?!?!

My favorite part of winter is sunrise hikes with my special gal.

Chemical recycling is touted as a miracle solution to the plastic waste crisis. In July, intern Carol Li wrote that it’s not actually recycling – it’s a rebranded version of incineration, and it poses serious risks to our health and environment. frontiergroup.org/articles/che...

Christmas Eve hiking at Natural Tunnel State Park with my gal.

Happy winter solstice! I celebrate by winter sowing native seeds. Check out my step by step guide so you can too! share.google/lkYv8zMhTbEq...

#survivor49 finale thoughts: 1. Awesome winner, total warrior 2. Kristina's question was super valid. Sophi mouthed the names. It shows different strengths and Savannahs other ones made up for it and that's cool. Know your jury!! 3. I loved Rizo and hate that enthusiasm and joy seen as annoying.

Yesssss!! I love the barrels. I think they did them last year and idk why but I'm a big barrel fan #survivor49

Nothing better than a Magnolia in the snow #dogsofbluesky

Habitat connectivity is critical. Wildlife crossings and corridors protect both wildlife and people. Learn what Virginia has done, must do, and take action during our webinar tomorrow night! environmentamerica.org/virginia/eve...

Pay more for expensive fossil fuel projects, political contributions, and utility lobbying expenses****

Is it a #valeg session if someone doesn't try to repeal Virginia's bipartisan ban on foam cups and take out containers though?? Excited to defend this popular, impactful law for the 5th year in a row! #FoamFreeVA #WildlifeOverWaste

Wow, the chemicals in this product only cause cancer and birth defects in California! For real though, I'm very grateful for CA's impact on the supply chain and consumer protection.

Happy #InternationalBatWeek! To celebrate, meet Virginia's designated state bat: the Virginia Big Eared Bat! share.google/4riPxk30UNE0...

Did you know 10 trillion preproduction plastic pellets enter the ocean every year? Simply put: this is industry litter that we pay to facilitate whenever we buy anything with plastic. Plastics are problematic at every stage of life-- long before consumers ever touch them.

The insurance industry has stepped up efforts to limit future payouts over for petrochemical disasters, following a record judgment by Sri Lanka’s supreme court over the world’s biggest recorded plastic spill. on.ft.com/4n49rvU

My hot sauces' heat will be scored out of five dachshunds this year.

Looking for potato recipes. Idk what I'm going to do with this crazy harvest.

POV: your mom adopted you as a single lady in her 20s & you've enjoyed icon status ever since

It's chili making season and I'm reminded that we don't talk about the disappearance of jalapeno frito scoops nearly enough.

"We have the choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place--or not to bother" - Jane Goodall Thank you for bothering Dr. Goodall.

Did you know 16% of Virginians who start the permitting process for residential solar end up cancelling due to costs and delays? Good news, there's a simple solution. By switching to instant permitting, more Virginians can power their home with the sun. environmentamerica.org/virginia/cen...

A ghostly sight in the garden

My birds nest fern has finally decided to thrive after five years of drama.

Meet my new beauty! Black raven zz plants have been on my wishlist for a long time but I rarely see them or they are $$$$$. I got this edgy pal at whole foods for 7 bucks which in my mind is free for a plant.

Chemicals found in plastics pose health risks, including in early pregnancy. I'm sounding the alarm for stricter regulations on plastics/microplastics, because Making America Healthy is inconsistent with the GOP turning a blind eye to big polluters. We can't give up on creating a healthier planet.

Magnolia on magnolias #dogsofbluesky

Happy #Survivor49 premiere day to all who celebrate!!

I went to Phish for the first time since getting lasik and let me tell you 1000/10 experience. It's hard to explain what the band means to me but seeing them so clearly after who knows how many shows was something I'll never forget. Love my Vermont boys.

Happy bee happy me

Daily harvest: flowers, foods & a friend.

The US Forest Service has begun the process to rescind the "Roadless Rule". Roadless areas like this one, adjacent to Douthat State Park in the George Washington National Forest or the Bear Creek roadless area, home to miles of the AT are now under threat of development.

Please enjoy the cutest lil cubs (& their mama) living their best life frolicking around my family's yard in Bat Cave, NC.

Magnolia isn't known for being great with cats but oh boy does she love a stray kitten with confidence. #dogsofbluesky

Nothing like a day on the James for this river rat

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Botanical surveys of more than 2,000 European cemeteries found that they support at least 65 native orchid species. Graveyards might be the last best plant habitat around cities, the study authors said. 🧪🌿🌎 nautil.us/orchids-thri...