In a recent letter to the editor in the Everett Herald, the author claims that because plants need carbon to function it is insane to be attempting to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. They detail the delicate balance between plants that take in carbon dioxide and give off oxygen and animals that take in oxygen and give off carbon dioxide. So far, so good. But then they say that reducing carbon will reduce the plant population since photosynthesis will be restricted - this is where I have to disagree…
As we inch towards the onset of summer, with the solstice on the horizon, June is another month full of garden temptations and color for our landscapes. It is also pollinator month, and I urge everyone to do all that they can for our local pollinating friends. We all need to welcome…