Eco - Love

Where we discuss all things that affect our ecosystem

Recycle ♻️ Upcycle

March 31, 2025

I have been wanting to do a refresh of my bedroom. New bedding , comforters , pillows. But as you know I care about the environment. I do not feel comfortable about just throwing away my comforters old as they might be. So I will be keeping them and getting duvet covers which my cousin just put me on to. Shout out to Shon 😘.

However for those that need or want to get rid of their bedding. I found a website called GOGREENDROP

You can schedule a pick up or drop off during their business hours . They are specific in what they accept and bedding is one of them. I’m excited because when and if I do get rid of my comforters and since they still have life in them , I know where I can donate them and where they can have a second life. I am getting new pillows though . Right now my bedroom needs to feel more like a sanctuary and less like a drab bedroom. It’s spring it’s time for a refresh.

If you’re wondering where to take your gently used bedding and towels. Please don’t throw it in the trash . Our landfills are over capacity with items that could have been recycled or up-cycled.

Here’s a link that maybe helpful ( for those reading this in the states) . If you’re reading this in another country a quick internet search would be beneficial. I know there are plenty of countries that are more eco aware than here. Especially now 😭😭.

Until next time .

Smooches 💋 & Hugs- Tola

Apartment Style Gardening

March 6, 2025

So I don’t live in the spirit of fear but I am always mindful and discerning of when people say hey ….”try to buy some seeds” or “think about hydroponics in your home or apartment “. The world is a place and as I never walk in fear of not having anything ; whether food , clothing or shelter. If someone says think about something. I do…so I did …and I bought some seeds.

Now I don’t have a large apartment and I’m not doing the hydroponics thing cause that’s just too much work for ME. It may not be for you but just my opinion.

I have pretty decent sun coming in all day which helps in having my plants grow well. I’ll do a full post on all my plants 🌱 and how I care for them soon.

I took a trip to Home Depot and I bought some seeds because I want to have a mini garden in my home. With limited room I will make it work since I already have 15 plants and a tree 😩 😝in my living room.

The seeds I bought were 15 types. 2 different varieties of tomatoes 🍅, 3 different varieties of basil 🌿 , 2 varieties of carrots 🥕 , 2 different varieties of cantaloupes 🍈 . As you can see below I bought Zucchini, Thyme , Kale 🥬, Peppers 🌶️, Rosemary and Sage. Oh yes and honorable mention to the Lavender I bought because I want to have lavender in my bedroom. I think it will enhance the calming effects I like to achieve in there. I’m going to do my research on Pinterest on how to grow what I bought in my apartment. I already researched how to grow the lavender which I didn’t realize was challenging.

Right now I have my lavender seeds in the refrigerator for the next 3- 6 weeks because it needs to have cold/seed stratification done to it in order to help the seeds germinate. This will allow the break in dormancy . Lavender seeds have a harder exterior to break through . I’m not going to go into detail on the process. But if you check out my Pinterest board it should help you on your indoor gardening endeavors.

Until next time.

Smooches 💋 and Hugs - Tola

Plant Life

Feb 20, 2025

I have always liked plants, my grandma had plenty in her apartment when I was growing up. My mom had one or two but not as many as my grandma. As I’ve gotten older I have had the opportunity to grow my plant family 😂.

So right now I have 16 plants and a tree…yes I said a tree. All of my plants and tree were given to me, or I propagated. The only plant I bought was my aloe plant and that was on the verge of dying until I realized how much I was over watering it. I was at city hall paying a ticket …yeah long story and I can’t stand those people 😂😭😩. I saw the clerks aloe plant and it was beautiful. So I asked , she told me and now once a month I soak the soil of the aloe plant and now she’s THRIVING & beautiful.

So the takeaway , ask around , observe, read and research on how to take care of your plant babies. What’s the point of having them if you won’t allow them to flourish. Until next time.

Smooches 💋and Hugs - Tola

My tree

My aloe