In the 20th century, scientists developed a group of complex, manmade chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In the past decade, researchers have found these chemicals contaminating drinking water and the environment. Current research measures them at alarming rates in breast milk. The properties of these substances include oil and water repellency, temperature resistance,…
Mothers’ Milk Positive for Chemicals Causing Birth Defects
June 6, 2021
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If You Want to Be Happy, Try to Make Someone Else Happy
June 6, 2021
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Many Americans chase after new gadgets and hedonistic pleasures in a seeming attempt at happiness. But what if that approach is wrong? What if happiness comes from aiming to make others happy instead of doing nice things for yourself? That is exactly what a recent study found. In the study, college students reported on their…
Cover Up—Why mulch matters no matter the season
Merriam-Webster’s definition for mulch is a “protective covering spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds, enrich the soil, or keep fruit (such as strawberries) clean.” Backyard Conservation Tipsheet provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Services notes, “Mulching is one of the…
Beware of backyard pet dangers
Summer sunshine calls to us, ‘Get the bike, light the grill, grab the ball, spend the day in the pool and enjoy a day outside with family, friends, and pets.” Trips to the local park, grilling out, or even hanging out in the yard can pose dangers to our pets. To fully enjoy summers with…
People friendly plants
While many of us have a love for plants, there are also many who have loved ones who have a high risk of allergies or toxicity to them. From loved ones to pets, plant lovers question what plants are right for their home. When decorating your home there are many plant options out there for…
People friendly plants for your indoor oasis
While many of us have a love for plants, there are also many who have loved ones who have a high risk of allergies or toxicity to them. From loved ones to pets, plant lovers question what plants are right for their home. When decorating your home there are many plant options out there for…
Covid’s impact on flower dealers and the lingering effects on the cut-flower industry
How COVID-19 affected the cut-flower industry, and the ways it adapted to the pandemic to stay in business, so we could still buy fresh Spring and Summer blooms. Despite the hardships that COVID-19 presented to us – the drastic pauses and changes –the gardening world wasn’t that affected. Apparently, the pandemic’s isolation methods resulted in…
Gardening indoors vs outdoor
Our garden is our safe haven. A place where we can relax with an ice-cold beverage in one hand, a good book in the other, as nature’s energy surrounds us. Whether inside taking up the windowsills in our living room, or outside amongst a landscape of greenery, both the physical and psychological rewards of a…
Incorporating bonfires in your outside sanctuary
Tips and suggestions on creating the best fire space in your garden for both rural and urban settings, and what you need to know about certain recreational fire laws. Something about those orange, yellow, and red flames fanning themselves into a fluster of fiery embers, flowing off into other areas of the night, or day,…
Gardening Bars And How To Make Them
Garden troughs can be used to frame your garden, or can be portable containers in case you need to move particular planters. (Jade Seok/Unsplash)Garden bar, or garden trough, are long rectangular containers that are used to either frame areas in your garden, or also create planters that are portable if you need to move them…
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