The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, to raise awareness for the conservation of the world’s natural resources.  I know that I remember Earth Day as being “plant a tree day” while in elementary school.  It seemed like a hippy,” granola crunchy ” holiday to me at the time.  Thankfully for our children, we have become much more aware of the negative impact and consequences of our insatiable consumption on our Mother Earth.  Hopefully we are not too late.  We are only here for a short time and it is our responsibility to take care of our earth to leave it beautiful for our children.  I’m looking forward to stopping by my favorite garden center today to indulge in one of my favorite pastimes, gardening.  It’s a great day to go outside and appreciate Spring, wherever you are.