Our Mission Statement. . .

“Encourage Global Worming.” A cute way of saying that we want to encourage thoughts and actions that get people back into the earth. . . Gardening, hiking, composting. . . but wait. . . that’s a big step for some people. . . like getting into a new hobby. Let’s simplify, how about get an herb plant or two and see if you can grow them on a windowsill? Get up in the morning and walk outside first thing. . . see what’s happening out there. Take your used coffee grounds and scratch them into the soil around some of the bushes in your yard. . . Or, make a point to read “At The Green House” every week and see if you can get further inspired by the subjects and ideas we feature.

When we first started creating “At The Green House” we had lofty goals. We wanted to get the world to love and follow the adventures of Wormy (aka Earthworm “The World’s Most Down-to-Earth Superhero”). We thought that there was no better critter to encourage ecoconsciousness than an earthworm. We were right and hopefully still are.

Our latest version of the comic is starting on Monday, June 1st and will be published here on Mondays and Wednesdays. Next week we’re going to post on Tuesday, being that Monday is Memorial Day and we hope you’ll all be out paying tribute to our Country’s fallen heroes and having some family celebrations. Our comic for Tuesday is a “memory” as well- one of our favorites about another enemy to the health of our country. . . high fructose corn syrup.

On June 1st you’ll be joining us in starting an new growing season for the Greens. The characters and main themes are still the same as ever, we’re just slowing down the pace to create storylines that gently bring you into the Green’s world. . . your world, just a neighborhood or two away. As I said, we’ll be posting new material on this website twice a week, but would encourage you to opt in on our Newsletter. Well, it’s someday going to be a newsletter, but for now, we’ll just be sending you the latest comic direct to your email, so you don’t have to scroll through endless Social Media posts to follow our stories. The emails are just that, the comic and blog post link for that day. No advertising. Our mission is still to “Encourage Global Worming,” not net sales. If we come out with a new t-shirt or mug or something we think you might want to see, we’ll put a link in the blog or let you know in another email that states it’s purpose. . . “Hey, there’s a cool new Wormy T-shirt in the Green House Country Store!” Click or don’t.

Hope you enjoy Peter’s fun, fantastic watercolor of our planet and many of the wonderful things to appreciate about it. Including worms.

Have a wonderful picnic, parade and safe Memorial Day Weekend!

Peace,

Brad & Peter

“Trees give peace to the souls of men.” ~ Nora Waln

I’ve had strong connections to trees for as long as I can remember. My first “Art Show” first place award in grade school was a pencil drawing of a tree. My happy place is always a walk in the woods.

My most profound experience in life came from an hour long chemo session back in 2013 when I stared out a window at the Cancer Center at a beautiful oak that was just coming into it’s new leaves. . . around April. . . and I just found myself finding ease and peace at the miracle before me. I remember studying all of the “negative” space between branches and twigs. . . seeing the “tree” in two forms. . . negative and positive. Which after surviving the chemo and the cancer proved to be how I envisioned the whole experience going forward.

I would love if the whole of humanity had the experience of being with trees, and silence and self. . . just breathe it in, and out. That should be a primary lesson in each person’s education. See that we’re all connected, feel that we’re all connected. Connect.

Then, the simplest thing like bringing a reusable bag into a store should be the easiest way to please ourselves and our friends, the giving trees.

~ Brad

PS: I’d love to hear your comments on connections with trees and nature. It would definitely help fuel new material based on your experiences. Peace!