Saving Our Planet, One Lawn At A Time February 6, 2023 Create a beautiful and eco-friendly lawn by switching to a native lawn. Learn about the many benefits, including water savings and supporting local biodiversity.
The Devastating Environmental Cost of Traditional Lawns January 30, 2023 Explore the environmental cost of traditional lawns and learn about the benefits of native landscapes in Piedmont, NC.
Furniture Tips: Buying Second Hand and Refurbishing March 21, 2022 Furniture Tips: Buying Second Hand and Refurbishing
Fall - It's Thanksgiving for your Garden January 27, 2022 Every autumn when we are getting ready to dress the Turkey, perfect the mashed potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie, nature too is laying out her annual buffet spread for our gardens.
How to Dry and Store Fresh Herbs September 8, 2021 Fresh herbs from your garden or patio are one of the many joys of summer. While they taste best when enjoyed immediately, drying and saving your herbs is a great way to add flavor to your dishes all year long. Here's the easiest way to preserve the herbs you can't enjoy in one season:
Build Your Own Insect Hotel April 16, 2021 Looking for a fun craft and a way to support your local ecosystem? Check out this guide to learn more about insect hotels and why they matter, including how to make your own.
Wood's Warmth: There is a lot to know about how to use it November 19, 2014 Wood was our first fuel source and is renewable as opposed to coal, oil and natural gas. Research shows that there is enough fuel wood available in the nation to heat more than half of the homes each year.
Bring Back the Buffer with Shoreline Gardening October 15, 2014 Did you know that typical landscaping practices could actually harm rivers and creeks?