“I am only one, but still I am one.
I cannot do everything, but still I can do something.
I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”
—Helen Keller
ACTIVITIES (like planting, for instance–things you can do on a personal, local level)
For the Flying Things: The birds, the bees, and butterflies!
- Don’t forget to put out food and water for the birds. And please, make sure the water isn’t frozen. If you can swing a heated bird bath, that would be great for them.
- Got milkweed?
- Check out these helpful articles and videos:
- Help Save the Butterflies and Bees! They Need You!
- How to Grow Milkweed (excellent article)
- Milkweeds and How to Grow Them from Seed
- Milkweed and Wildflower Vendor Map
- Planting Milkweed Part 1 – Collecting Seeds (Help The Monarch Butterfly)
- Planting Milkweed Part 2 – Sprouting & Growth (Help The Monarch Butterfly)
- Planting Milkweed Part 3 – Ready To Transfer (Help The Monarch Butterfly)
- Planting Milkweed Part 4 – Banding Pods & Harvest (Help The Monarch Butterfly)
- Check out these helpful articles and videos:
Gardening This Month:
- Depending on your climate, you might be able to build any new beds you want for this year’s garden.
- It’s also a good time to repair and/or build your cold frames.
- Follow Color Us Empowered on Facebook where I share the best articles, videos, and other information about all aspects of gardening (among other things) that I can find.
REMINDERS, OBSERVANCES, & EVENTS
Black History Month
February 1
- National Freedom Day: Abraham Lincoln signed a resolution proposing the 13th Amendment to outlaw slavery.
- For Additional Information:
February 2
- World Wetlands Day
- For Additional Information:
February 14
- Race Relations Day
- The National Council of Churches–the importance of interracial relations and learning.
February 15
- Susan B. Anthony’s birthday
- For Additional Information: