Hannah Kohn's Blog – March 2010 Archive (19)

Since we want to make a bold statement concerning water security. I would like to make a huge mural depicting ways to save water and interesting ideas that people have come up with over the years. I would want as many people as possible to contribute to this. I would not only want one artist to work on this. It doesn't matter how "perfect" the artwork is. As long as it came from the heart and has meaning I think it will be beautiful. I also think since the mural will be so large it will make a… Continue

I chose to look at this site----> http://www.waterforpeople.org/unique/growing-impact/

I would like to donate to water for people. I can't donate that much money since I am still a student and about to go off to college. I will try to donate though as much as I can. Even though it may not be a lot it will hopefully help.

This is what made this corporation stand out to me..

"Many water and sanitation organizations… Continue

I was reading a book called Seedfolks recently and a great idea was brought to my attention. Why don't we use funnels to collect rainwater into large garbage cans and or other containers. It would be a great way to collect a large amount of water and can be used for gardening. In the book it was used to help a community garden. I myself would like to maybe try out this idea.

I would need....

-large containers such as garbage can etc.

-funnels or something that the water can run… Continue

I have finally figured out some of the things I want to grow in my garden. It took forever to decide but I have created a short list.

-a mixture of herbs good for cooking stuff like mint etc.
-tomatoes
-peppers
-maybe some sort of bean.
-sunflowers
-roses are already planted in my yard
-snapdragons
-pansies

I'm not sure what else to grow if you have any suggestions please let me know :D

Today we were supposed to possibly go out and work on the community garden but it is very rainy and foggy. Not on of the greatest days to begin gardening. I hope this project doesn't get constantly delayed. I've been doing everything I can to make sure this project gets started and completed on time.

I have done some more research on what I can grow in my area. I found out that I can grow almost any herb in my area. I'm really happy about this :D

I hope everyone has a nice day… Continue

I found out that my school has a small piece of land located across the street. It is in a community garden which is great. We will begin working on gardening hopefully on Monday. It will a project that hopefully students from my class will get involved in. It just made me so incredibly happy to find out that my gardening dream will now be a reality. Although it not a huge area its definitely a great start. I will keep updating my progress hope everyone has a nice day. :D

In 2020 I hope for there to a national farming or gardening day. On this day everyone will harvest what they have grown and create a meal with it. It should be a time to spend with family and friends. Also it would be a great experience leading up to national farming or gardening day. You would be able to farm or garden with your family which could bring you closer together. Also you can use build windmills which is a great source of energy (wind energy). Also maybe a green house can be heated… Continue

Like most people in the United States I carry a cellphone with me. I also experience the same problem as most people where my battery dies at bad times which can be quite annoying. I think that we should introduce small solar panels onto phones so that lets say you notice your battery is dying you can just hold in out in the sun and it will begin to charge. I don't know how practical it would be to do that know but it is just an idea. I also think we should try to use solar energy when it comes… Continue

Today it's just amazing outside. The weather is warm with a nice breeze a perfect day for working on my garden. I have asked a few of my neighbors to help and they seem interested. At least I wont have to work on this project on my own. I also researched some more information on growing vegetables. I think it would be awesome to have a nice food source right in my backyard. It would save me a lot of money and also I would at least know where my food is coming from.

I can really decide on… Continue

I was thinking today while in school of a way to try and get more of the students interested in recycling and volunteering. A lot of the people I see just don't seem to want to help out I guess they either might not find it "fun" or "entertaining". Since I have been starting my garden project I was wondering maybe if I got them to help out by making interesting garden decorations out of recycled goods could be a fun way for them to get involved. I just think that maybe if I make it seem more… Continue

Well so far I have cleaned up my backyard I never realized how much of a mess it was. I am just about ready to plant now. The project got a bit delayed due to a very very bad storm in my area. I have to go to my local gardening store today and tomorrow to pick up plants and other supplies. It's nice to know though that now my project is finally progressing.

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Well I hope to be living in a nice home somewhere in New York with a nice large backyard with a huge garden.

Also I would love to live near some community gardens as well.

I will be eating with my family and my many pets. (I love animals just so you know… Continue

Well as some of you already know I am working on starting my home garden. I have already helped out at a few of my local community gardens and decided I should start my own.

Gardens have many benefits to everyday life. They are beautiful but also if you plant vegetables they supply you with food that can last you for week maybe longer. It will save you money in the long run. You can also share your crops with others saving them money too.

I hope to expand my project to more people in… Continue

As I walk around in New York City I always see homeless people. It always makes me wonder how they got there. What their story is, and is there anything I can do to help.

I know that there are many volunteer food drives and soup kitchens in the area. I myself would love to go out and try to help at these places and maybe find a way to improve on the already existing programs.

I feel that people just don't care about the homeless and needy, the people who everyday its a challenge to… Continue

Well one important skill that is important to have and easy to learn is Gardening.

Personally as some of you know I am working on a project to create a community garden. It will be a great experience plus I am going to use recyled items as well in the project.

It is not very hard to learn how to garden. You can learn most of it online or from your friends and family.

I think that is everyone just plants one plant it will make the world just a little bit…

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I was browsing through pictures today when I saw this image posted by James Ream

This photo truly inspired me to take action in my neighborhood. I have noticed recently that people have been throwing out more and more trash and sometimes it just sits there. Instead of just throwing it out why don't we recycle it. In the photo above you see how someone used a old toilet and turned it into a flower pot. Now instead… Continue

"When Alchemy calls you in 2020, where will you be?"
In ten years I would have completed my two years at QCC and my four years at PRATT. I will be working as a graphic designer and freelance artist. I'd live in an apartment,preferably a nice sized studio in Manhattan.
In my spare time I would volunteer at community centers. I would help in anyway I could and donate money to many different charities and programs that help people around the world.

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While reading this article this stood out the most

"Don’t fight culture (If people cook by stirring their stews, they’re not going to use a solar oven, no matter what you do to market

it. Make them a better stove instead.)"

I feel that trying to force new ideas to people never works out. You can't just tell people to stop doing what their doing and replace everything there used to with new more advanced technology. I feel you should try to improve on the old but still keep the… Continue