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THE ECO ISSUE

ASPETUCK'S GREEN CORRIDOR

SPRUCE UP YOUR TURF

TRUE LOVE WEDDINGS

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APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER

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When the going gets tough, the tough go green

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WHEN THE SPRING FLOWERS BEGIN TO BLOOM AND THE MUDDY WINTER LANDSCAPE RETURNS TO A LUSH GREEN, IT MAKES ONE START TO THINK ABOUT THE BEAUTY OF OUR EARTH. Whether you’re someone who has their own

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personal compost pile or considers it a “win” when you ask for your drink without a straw, there are simple changes we can all make to create a more sustainable world. This month at Westport Lifestyle we bring you our Eco issue in honor of Earth Day on April 22. Inspired by the beauty of our community and our desire to preserve and protect it, we compiled an array of eco-conscious and eco-friendly people and places making a difference locally. From an eco-minded fashionista to a nature preserve and a business with environmentally friendly practices, this issue is a celebration of all things Mother Nature. We also share share tips on taking steps towards living zero waste, thrifting and tour

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 18 The Green Corridor Saving the Planet One Backyard at a Time

24 True Love What's Now, What's Wow in 2020 Weddings.

34 Spruce Up Your Turf Trends in Landscaping

40 18

40 Yesterday's and Tomorrows Shop Tomorrows Tackles the Used Clothing Market

24 DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Our Town

24 Locally Owned 30 DIY 34 Water & Woods 40 Trend Setter 46 Driver’s Notebook 50 Healthy Lifestyle 54 Inspired By 60 Lifestyle Calendar 62 Local’s Choice

Solutions So Simple They Actually Work.

KIDS REACH-IN CLOSET

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GOOD TIMES 1.

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April 26th at 5:30 PM. NSFC is making a difference by providing education in the arts to the children in Bridgeport. The honorees for the evening are Dorothy Nevas Freedman and The Artists Collective of Westport. Please join us for this incredible dance performance!

Staples High School. The weekend event will take place on April 18 and 19, said an announcement from Mark Mathias, founder and president of Remarkable STEAM, Inc. He anticipates it will attract 15,000 to 20,000 guests. “Maker Faire Connecticut will showcase more creative people from a broader geography,” says Mathias. “We will also demonstrate what Connecticut has to offer the world in terms of education, communities, workforce and more.”

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Saving the Planet One Backyard at a Time

WHEN THE ASPETUCK LAND TRUST WAS FOUNDED IN 1966, CLIMATE CHANGE WASN’T EVEN PART OF OUR LEXICON. And we certainly couldn’t imagine the Earth plummeting into climate crisis in our lifetimes. Turns out our conserving 150 properties of open space on more than 1,900 acres of land was just the right thing to do in the face of a changing climate. We’ve now extended our mission to save more land by involving private homeowners in Westport, Weston, Fairfield and Easton. The initiative is all tied to fighting the climate crisis. It’s called the Green Corridor. The Green Corridor emerged out of Aspetuck Land Trust’s involvement in a regional conservation partnership, “The Hudson to Housatonic Initiative,” organized by Highstead in Redding, a local non-profit conservation group. Our Board of Directors took this larger regional perspective and applied it locally to the four towns we serve. Maintaining the natural biodiversity of open land is now recognized as key to mitigating some of the worst effects of climate change: the wholesale death of pollinators that keep our food growing and our bird populations stable. Have you noticed fewer insects splattered on your car windshield at night? Do you hear as many bird songs as you once did? What has happened to all the fireflies?

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Native Plant at Trout Brook Valley (Photo: Nancy Moon)

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Native Bee (Photo: Nancy Breakstone)

More than 40% of insect species are

While the Aspetuck Land Trust still

The land trust isn’t calling for you to plow

declining and a third are endangered. The

conserves open land, we’re bringing some

under all your neatly mowed grass. Just do

bird population has declined by 3 billion since

of that same Earth-saving biodiversity to

simple things like plant more native plants

the 1970’s. These diminishing populations

the tens of thousands of smaller pieces of

and shrubs and trees, reduce pesticide use

is directly linked to developed land having

land – suburban yards – where every home-

and transition to organic lawn care.

fewer native plants feeding fewer insects and

owner can make a difference!

pollinators, which feed fewer birds.

We hired Mary Ellen Lemay, a refugee

Homeowners should think of themselves

from Big Pharma with a masters in environ-

The problem is our perfect suburban yards.

as landowners with an important role to play

mental management from Yale, as director

We all like grass but our prized golf course

in repairing our world. Local actions create

of landowner engagement to educate and

yards are biological deserts that don’t pro-

large scale impact and everything matters.

inspire people about the Green Corridor.

vide food or habitat for insects to thrive. Add

We want to change the way people think

chemical pesticides and herbicides to the mix

about and take care of their yards. Seems

and you have a perfect recipe for insect and

simple but it’s a revolutionary concept in

bird decline and a collapsing ecosystem.

the suburbs!

On our website AspetuckLandTrust.org she

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OUR TOWN (CONTINUED) A Native Species Garden

has gathered all the resources you need to start transforming parts of your yards today: + How to rethink your lawn + Where to buy natives + How to plant them + How to replace your current pesticides and herbicides + Carefully selected and committed landscapers who will do it all for you We ask homeowners to take the Green Corridor Pledge and offer an attractive metal plaque to put on their mailboxes to tell their neighbors. Our goal is to have 500 homeowners take the pledge in 2020 and snowball to large-scale participation from there. â€œPromoting biodiversity at your home is the best thing individuals can do against the climate crisis,â€? said Earthplace Executive Director Tony McDowell. Join us to save the planet one backyard at a time! For more information, visit AspetuckLandTrust.org. 20

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AH, SPRING. The season of love looms and

everything she could about weddings before

the business of marriage booms. I fired up

opening her event planning business. Her

Google and searched for “wedding trends.”

team at True Event is featured in a slew of

However there seems to be some discon-

impressive publications including Town &

nect between website weddings and real

Country and, honestly, I could go on or you

weddings. According to The Knot, tiaras

could click on TrueEvent.com.

are all the rage and weddings are shrinking along with the bridal parties. Hmm…

Anyhoo, I tend towards an expert’s advice over that of a part-time blogger. Regarding

Sarah True has been one of Fairfield

the alleged craze for “small” nuptials, Sarah

County’s most popular event/wedding plan-

explains, “Most couples have big groups

ners for over 11 years. When I told her that

of friends and are going to 10-15 events,

an online wedding site indicated a frenzy for

they’re connected, their bachelorette par-

smaller parties and fewer bridesmaids she

ties are over the top, everyone’s seeing

shrugged, “Not that I’ve seen.”

big weddings.”

Sarah worked in Public Relations before

Instagram and social media has created a

getting into the event industry. She was

visual culture and soon-to-be spouses can

the Director of Marketing and Events at

view all types of weddings, not just maga-

Chamard Vineyard, obtained a degree in

zine-curated parties. Of course, they’re all

floral design from Parson’s, and learned

trying to out-fabulous each other.

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“We try to get people to step back, to realize why

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a thing. Rental suits are kicking up the creative and even

explains Sarah.

coastal weddings are opting for more formal blue suits.

Still, lovebirds are buying some pretty big blowouts. Details and trends include: + Not only are the guest lists getting longer, so are the events. All-guests rehearsal dinners, brunches, welcome

+ Some guy with a microphone introducing the wedding party is no longer “in”. Neither is the throwing of the bouquet or the beloved garter toss. Kidding. I can’t stand the garter toss. Nor can anyone else, evidently.

parties: a one-day funfest has ballooned into three days

+ Ginormous cakes fed to entire guest lists are on the

or more, especially if it’s an increasingly popular desti-

rise again. They shrank a bit over the years and shared court

nation wedding.

alongside other confection selections.

+ Fewer DIY “crafty” doo-dads, like personalized jars of

+ Waiters are hitting the dance floor to serve small sweets

honey or oyster-shell seating “cards” collected, cleaned and

like spiked ice pops and mini ice cream cones so guests

decorated by the bride’s family.

don’t have to break their fossie.

+ “Timeless Elegance” is hip: black tie, white and grey

+ At the end of the party, when guests are tired and

neutral palette, lots of candles, designer (Oscar de la Renta,

hungry, a midnight buffet magically appears instead of,

Carolina Herrera) gowns, letterpress invitations. Basically

say, monogrammed boxes of breath mints or plastic sun-

following the sacred text of Emily Post.

glasses with fluorescent temples. “One couple,” Sarah

+ While colors have been neutral, brides are now taking more risks with punchier blooms (most popular of which are roses, peonies, and dahlias) and colored/patterned linens. “Pantone always sets the tone for the palette,” Sarah says.

says, “had a bunch of Happy Meals guests could take with them after the wedding.” And the blog about tiaras cresting a wave of popularity seems to be, happily, fake news.

Pantone’s 2020 color is “classic blue”… it’ll be interesting to see what kinds of risks are possible with that.

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Planting flowers.

MY DAUGHTER WAS 18 MONTHS OLD AND ALLOWED ME TO OUTFIT HER IN A PINK SUNDRESS BECAUSE SHE WAS NOT YET AWARE OF SWEATPANTS AND HOODIES. I noted the beautiful day as she tore through the house and threw herself outside. Minutes later she returned, eyes shining with wonderment. Breathlessly she uttered, “Wums!” In her tiny pink hands she cradled a gag-inducing earthworm about seven inches long. Her father had pulled the startled worm from our compost. Me, I’m not a fan of our slithery friends but recognize their value in home composting: by eating the contents of the compost bin they aerate the compost and add nutrients from their digestive tracts. Which brings me to my point: how to compost. You’ll need a compost bin in your yard, preferably one without a bottom so worms can easily find and access your rot. To the bin, add roughly half “green/nitrogen-rich” and half “brown/carbon-rich” material. Green includes: vegetable scraps from meals, grass clippings, leaves, spent plants, seaweed. Brown includes: shredded newspaper, dried leaves, small sticks. CONTINUED >

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DI Y (CONTINUED)

AV O I D THE FOLLOWING : + + +

Animal leftovers and manure or your yard will smell like death. Weeds. Large compacted items like piles of wet paper or whole cabbages that’ll take forever to break down.

Whether or not you can include peels (banana, orange, etc.) is a dicey topic among composters. I’ll avoid it so as not to get caught in the cross-fire. Grab a pitchfork and aerate the mess once a week. The green items should provide enough moisture but if gets too dry then add a bit of water. Make sure to cover it - compost is a lovely snack for bugs and birds. If

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HEY EVERYONE, WHIRLPOOLS ARE BACK! Squeeze yourself into a speedo and rock your savage tan! Or not. Though my imagination ran amok (Gold chains! Scented oils!) James Philbin quickly pointed out that these whirlpools aren’t the groovy plastic pits of the 70’s. They’re spas, often designed to match your patio, which is located near the lovely pergola and outdoor kitchen with sink, grilling station, fridge, bar area and kegerator. You can also throw in a fire pit to warm your tootsies after a bracing evening splash-fest. James Philbin of J.P. Philbin’s Landscapes and Nursery is listing off the latest in lawntrends. Spoiler alert: lawn ornaments are not among them. So put back the blank-eyed cupid statue that will one day terrify a child and focus on - you guessed it - the environment. According to James, the biggest trend is… living inside outside. Outdoor kitchens and living spaces. Creating gathering spaces for the family atop custom stone patios with cushioned furniture and easy access to snacks. Bonus: these spaces are impossible for deer and other wildlife to eat. Seriously. 90% of the effort in designing a beautiful landscape is taking care to avoid it becoming nourishing meals for unwanted vermin. Also, it needs to be low-maintenance because who has the time to fuss over a lawn given every other little thing in one’s life? With that, and with the understanding that no human can safeguard nature against its own, here are some other trends: Blue hydrangea. CONTINUED >

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(CON TI N U ED)

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FLOWERS: Flowers are key, though your average neighbor isn’t going crazy with the hues. Yet. Whites and blues are popular, and pinks, reds, and yellowish are attracting a fan base. Ultimately, however, it’s all about the customer’s preferred palette. Hydrangeas and Knock-Out Roses are loved for their enduring blooms and ease in maintaining. Further, the large and plentiful hydrangea blossoms are terrific for cutting and vasing for indoor decor. Peonies, my favorite, “have taken a back seat because the bloom time is so short.” Which is true. Still, the leaves look nice for a couple of months after the blossom is shot. Dahlias, my second favorite behind parrot tulips (in case you’re buying me flowers) are a seasonal favorite for their long bloom time and gorgeous flower. Just remember to stake those leggy bad boys or they’ll list and droop like grandpa at a tequila tasting. A new azalea, Bloomathon, also shows staying power for the very reason its name suggests. Pink dahlias.

SCREEN: Seeing as though you’ve planted such lovely flora you’re bound to have peepers. To screen out prying eyes a “fence” surrounding your property of Green Giant Arborvitae proves durable, deer-resistant and visually rewarding. TREES: James explains that “Trees are a statement piece, they catch your eye first” and recommends investing in a few stand-out trunks. Paperbark Maples have a beautiful, peeling bronze bark which offers “winter interest” once the leaves have ditched their branches. James’s personal favorite is the Japanese Stewartia. It blooms a beautiful yellow and white during June and its camouflage bark is a unique and lovely stand-out. Living inside outside with Philbin masonry.

PORCHES: Bluestone remains a staple for pavement and patios, although granite is a great alternative. For a sleek, modern look, consider Veneer stone in square and rectangular cuts. After you’ve created your porches and patios, planted peonies and paperbarks, consider creating a pollinator strip to attract much-needed birds, bees, and butterflies. To learn more about how we can use our yards to battle climate change, read The Green Corridor in this magazine.

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Yesterday's and Tomorrows

SHOP TOMORROWS TACKLES THE USED CLOTHING MARKET

I’M NOT A PACKRAT AND I’M ONLY AS SENTIMENTAL AS THE NEXT MOM. I mean, I saved a few crates of my kids’ baby clothes. Normal, right? My grandkids will look adorable in my kids’ old clothing. Now, ten years later, I look at these bins and imagine my kids’ spouses saying, “Your mom is crazy.” At this point, only part of the reason I keep them is sentimental. The other larger part is that unloading them would be a total pain. Listing the hoard on eBay would take the greater part of a month and rack up, say, $35.65 if I’m lucky. Goodwill is out because it’s too impersonal. I can’t give them away because I don’t know anyone with babies any more. Which bites, because while I’m busy dismissing options for these togs, the fashion industry continues to pump out damaging dyes and chemicals to keep up with the demand for kids’ clothing.

Haley Lieberman

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Shop Tomorrow's used children's clothing.

It’s this conundrum that stylist, costume-designer, and mother of two-year old twins Haley Lieberman is tackling with Shop Tomorrows (which she refers to as “Tomorrows”). With Tomorrows, Haley envisions an “online hand-me-down network for parents to give and get kids’ stuff without ever exchanging cash. Like Instagram meets Ebay, members shop from their friends, neighborhoods, and beyond, keeping kids’ stuff in our families and out of landfills.” Plus, you know the tulip-print dress your daughter wore for her first birthday is going to someone who loves it and may even live near you so you can, like, visit it once in a while but not in a creepy way. Shop Tomorrow's used children's clothing.

Users transact in points, effectively creating a barter exchange. The site will include recommended point “prices” based on item, brand, and condition. When you

Used boys' clothing.

sell an item, you collect points which you can use to acquire other items. Further, Haley says, “We are building a giant community so that you can connect to thousands of parents with clothes in the right size, season and style.” And if you know someone on the site with great taste you can click on their offerings and sift through all the cool stuff their kids wore. As Tomorrows grows, Haley hopes to add adult clothing and household items to the network. She adds, “As we scale, we aim to offer the user the ability to trade their points for goods and services from our partner affiliates, or the points can be donated to a family in need through one of our partner organizations.” CONTINUED >

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from farms and farmers markets or farm-to-door services.

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Buy in bulk whenever you can and bring your own con-

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+ Eat more of what you buy, buy less overall, donate

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plete the carbon cycle and sequester carbon in the soil.

+ Stop using single use food storage bags and plastic food wrap. Replace single-use zip close storage bags

+ Buy loose rather than plastic packaged produce and fruit. Skip the plastic packaging found in stores and shop

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