Curtis Stone celebrates Earth Day every day.

At least, that91裸聊视频檚 what he told the Capital News as he relaxed in his solar-powered house with three-day-old baby Violet in his lap.

Stone and his wife, Katie Huisman, decided to have the child naturally at home.

His business, converts unused backyards and spaces into farm patches where he grows and sells vegetables in the community.

Since his start eight years ago things have changed in his business. He now teaches farmers about his practices and has gained a following on YouTube.

Stone91裸聊视频檚 passion for the environment started when he became conscious of what he ate, and his contribution to the planet.

He became a vegetarian for a time at 16-years-old, which the got the ball rolling.

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Realizing the bike wasn91裸聊视频檛 practical for carrying his produce, he was faced balancing environmental sustainability and the pressures of a world revolving around oil.

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Flying has also had a large impact on his carbon footprint, but he travels to give talks and teach farmers about his sustainable farming around the world.

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He does his best to make small changes in his life to live sustainably.

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And Stone is optimistic for the future.91裸聊视频淚 think we are living in the best time that you can possibly in history.91裸聊视频�

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Earth Day Canada was founded in 1990 and inspires Canadians to connect with nature and focus on environment sustainability.

Earth Day will is held Saturday, April 22 with happenings around the Okanagan. See page A8 for a list of happenings.