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To Roundup or Not To Roundup
Roundup herbicides offer quick weed control but are controversial. Here we discusses their pros, cons, and alternatives.
Jul 16, 2024


What Is A Weed & Why Are Some So Awesome?
Let's talk green thumb gossip. Weeds. They're the uninvited guests at the garden party who just so happen to bring something to the table. They may crash the crop, orchard, and garden scenes, but they know how to keep biodiversity on the beat in our concrete jungles. The term "weed" refers to a plant which isn't wanted in a particular place because it conflicts with human preferences, needs or goals. However, the classification of whether a plant is a weed or not has no botan
Jun 4, 2024


Eco anxiety
Feeling a bit green around the gills? You might be suffering from eco-anxiety. But don’t worry, we can fix this!
May 28, 2024


Planting Smiles: Embracing the Lighter Side of Gardening with Humor
Buckle up and get ready for a heaping pile of gardening gags and eco-friendly chuckles that'll keep you laughing through every season.
May 21, 2024


Gardening for Your Brain & Tips For Those with Executive Functioning Challenges
In the whirlwind of daily life, snagging a moment of peace feels like trying to catch an Eastern Grey Tree Frog with your bare hands—
May 14, 2024


Choosing a Garden Shovel That Suits You
It's important to find a garden shovel that suits you and your needs by working with your physical abilities.
Mar 29, 2024


Celebrating Pioneering Women in Ecology and Conservation
Throughout history, women have been at the forefront of environmental movements, driving change and advocating for the protection of our...
Mar 15, 2024
From Streets to Streams: The Journey of Trash and Its Impact on Aquatic Ecosystems
While the sight of trash on the streets is unsightly and inconvenient, its journey doesn't end there.
Feb 22, 2024


The Green Guardians: Understanding the Crucial Role of Tree Coverage
In our bustling urban landscapes and rapidly developing societies, the importance of tree coverage often goes unnoticed. However, trees...
Feb 11, 2024


Fighting for Biodiversity While Struggling For Their Civil Rights
Although historical conservation has largely been viewed as a predominantly white-led movement, it is important to note that Black individuals have played a significant role in it. Thus, we humbly recognize and pay tribute to a mere handful of these trailblazers here. (More posts to come) Solomon Brown 1829-1906 Solomon Brown, the first African-American worker of the Smithsonian Institution, worked for three secretaries during his tenure. Despite his lack of formal education,
Feb 11, 2024


Circular Economics: Like Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - but on steroids
At its core, circular economics envisions a closed-loop system where resources are continually recycled and reused.
Nov 25, 2023


One Step at a Time
Have you ever felt like you have a mountain to climb with all your goals and dreams? It can be overwhelming, right? But, have you ever...
Nov 5, 2023


Rock, Paper, Scissors... Water?
When we step back and ask ourselves what water’s true nature is, we can see that it is to flex with the rhythms of the earth.
Sep 17, 2023


Ditch your outdated 1950's lawn & grow a messy garden
Are you spending too many hours fertilizing, watering, and maintaining your manicured lawn and landscape full of ornamental plants? (I was)
Sep 10, 2023


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