Noteworthy Green: Gardening Benefits, LEDs, the Joy of Less, and More...

::Kate at Simple Green Frugal eloquently describes a rarely mentioned benefit of gardening - food becomes more precious because of all the work you put into it.

::Grist reveals that Seventh Generation CEO Jeffery Hollander is stepping down to be replaced by...a former PepsiCo exec? Really?

::The New York Times discusses some promising LED technology in development.

::The Simple Dollar gives suggestions for areas in which to spend your money that will increase in value.

::Pico Iyer writes beautifully in the New York Times about the "Joy of Less."

::Alice in Blogland reminds us that refusing to buy is more green than eco chic (and that we need to avoid the Shoe Event Horizon).

::Free Organic News provides a handy guide for finding essential oils that match your skin type.