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Show April 19, 2007 THE MAGNA TIMES, WEST VALLEY NEWS, KEARNS POST 8 arth Pay Lives: ooimg) (ARA) - From cable shows on celebrities who obsess about recycling, to coalitions of Hollywood stars building homes, its still in style to be green. Anyone who thought environmental consciousness among celebrity types - and the general American public would be a passing fancy will likely rethink their views as Earth Day 2007 approaches. On April 22, groups from elementary school classes to celebutante clicks w ill observe the day set aside to think about how we all care for the planet. The environment has long been a favorite cause de cele-br- e for celebrities. And the movement continues to gain ground in Hollywood, where many stars have begun building houses, or converting existing homes, into green environments. Some live in solar-power- ed -- houses off the grid, meaning or they are draw power from other sustainable resources, and not from electric companies. solar-power- RUMDneir (ARA) - When Nancy and Sam Cheek of Camden, S.C., bought their dream home two summers ago, they fell in love. They loved the homes gracious Southern architecture, quiet neighborhood and good schools, but what they loved more than anything was the new lush landscape. I had always dreamed of owning a home with a beautiful garden, but never had the time or the know-hoto bring that dream to life, said Mrs. Cheek. The Cheeks had high hopes for spending the majority of their leisure time in their new backyard oasis, but the following spring the Cheeks noticed that the garden seemed a bit w sluggish. The hibiscus weren't producing many buds, the elephant ears looked anemic and our bougainvillea just inched its way up the arbor, says Cheek. After a few weeks longer with no change, the Cheeks turned to experts at a gas-po- w MatoFe says local garden center for help and were surprised to learn the problem was simple: malnour-ishmen- t. We literally were starving our plants to death, said Mrs. Cheek. It never occurred to us that Others have bought their entire families hybrid cars. And in 2005, many actors arrived at the Academy Awards in electric cars, rather than watering just wasnt enough. ning professional time release plant food called Dynamite. To help gardeners better decode their plants S.O.S., Rosenthal lists three messages your plants may be trying to send you: Message 1: Plants Need Diet to be a Healthy The problem is that many amateur gardeners dont know plants require a diet, says Harman Gilbert, head research scientist at Florikan. Only a few know plants need two types of nutrients macro and micronutrients to grow to their full Well-balanc- According to F i Rosenthal, founder and CEO f Florikan E.S.A., a leading manufacturer . of environmentally friendly garden products, Inadequate nutrition is one of the biggest contributors to lackluster flowers and underproductive vegetable plants and shrubs. When plants arent performing, Mother Nature is sending a message that someis thing wrong, says Rosenthal. In many cases, the solution is as simple as giving your plants something nutritious to eat. Seeing a need for an environmentally safe plant food to help homeowners garden better, Florikan decided to offer homeowners its award-wi- n well-round- ed potential. greeim is sftili ered limos. Not all of us can afford to revamp our houses into total green environments. Many of us cant even justify the extra thousands of dollars to purchase a hybrid vehicle. But there are ways regular folks can do their part on a daily basis. Here are some ideas: You may think recycling is going on in every household in the country. You would be wrong. No one knows for sure just how much waste Americans generate each year, or how much of it is recycled. But most experts agree the amount of waste is increasing and that recycling isnt keeping pace. Recycling really is one of the easiest ways to do your part for the environment. Leave the car at home one day a week and bicycle to work - if work is a reasonable distance from home. Not only DnsGetra Gilbert. thrive, explains be Micronutrients can vitamins. as of thought plant While most traditional fertilizers only offer the fast food of meat and potatoes. Dynamite delivers a well balanced meal consisting of NPK plus other essential micronutri- Macronutrients are the pri- gen, phosphorus, and potassiThese are the um, or nutrients plants need in the largest amounts for growth, and survival, and are most lacking in the soil. Micronutrients, like boron, copper and iron for example, N-P-- like feeding your plants meat and potatoes along with a glass of milk and lots of vegetables and fruit, he explains. Dynamite comes in two meal plans custom blended for hot, mild and cool climates: Rowers & Vegetables and an Indoor Outdoor The best part is, the time release plant food delivers the right amount of nutrients when your plants need them the most. That means you only have to feed your plants once a year to get great results all sea(13-13-1- 3) mary foods a plant needs and are found in the form of nitro- Its says Gilbert. All-Purpo- se (18-6-8- are you helping the environment by reducing vehicle emissions that day, youre doing something good for your health as well. If biking isnt an option, consider organizing an office carpool. Again, while youre helping the environment, youll also be saving on gas expense, wear and tear on your vehicle and the aggravation of driving every day. Every home should have at least one flash light for emergencies. Thats millions of households, millions of flashlights and millions of batteries most of which are not the kind you can recharge. Replacing flash-- , d your light with one powered by kinetic energy is not only green, it ensures youll never be left in the dark by dead batteries. For $19 to $39, you can a NightStar pick up battery-powere- stfyle Renewable Energy Flashlight, flashthe original battery-fre- e light, at Ace Hardware; REI Sporting Goods or Target stores, through Orvis catalog retailers and other online outlets. Or, go to www.appliedin-notech.coto learn more. And really go green by making appreciation for our natural heritage a part of your family vacations. Instead of going to a theme park or tropical destination, take the family to a National Park. For just $50, you can buy a National Parks Pass that provides admission to any of hundreds parks charging an entrance fee. The pass is good for the pass holder and anyone with the holder in a private vehicle, according to the National Parks Service. To learn more, go to www.nation-alparks.or- g 7 or call (888) m 467-275- (GO-PARKS- ). to yeanr pDamUs are also needed for plants to ents, ira ). son long. Message 2: Plants Need to Eat Regional Cuisine All Season Many homeowners say they dont have enough time to fertilize as often as necessary, for the hot regions in the South, die milder middle of the country and the cool Northern if at all. Message 3: Plants Cant Digest Fast Food Unlike most other fertilizers, Dynamite is low in phosphate and does not contain a crystallized nitrogen urea that plants can not absorb easily. When the excess urea is not digested or absorbed plants can ultimately be killed or develop burnt leaves. Dynamites time release technology enables the plant to absorb most of the nutrients, minimizing run off of excess fertilizer into the ground water, rivers and bays which causes problems like red tide. is available Dynamite across the country at a suggested retail price of $4.97 for a 1 pound container and $8.99 for a 2 pound container. For more information about Dynamite or to find a retailer, visit Most gardeners feed their plants fast food on a weekly basis or a slow release fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season, says Gilbert. But by August, it is clear the plants have run out of steam and are hungry again. Dynamite solves that gardening problem by feeding plants continuously for up to nine months. According to Gilbert, Gardening with is like having your Dynamite own plant chef on demand all the time so there is no worry about over or under feeding plants. 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