Nature Makes Us Nicer
[printfriendly] A new study from the University of Rochester indicates that just looking at nature scenes or having…
Catch the Drip!
[printfriendly] [su_pullquote align=”right”][/su_pullquote] Lynn Barber at the Hillsborough County Extension dreamed up a way to safely capture air-conditioning…
Rain Barrels Boost Backyard Conservation
[printfriendly] [su_pullquote align=”right”]Photo: Monica Brandies. Multiple rain barrels can be connected to maximize available water. [/su_pullquote] [su_note note_color=”#FFFFFF”…
SCOOP THAT POOP
Every little pile adds up — but everybody can do their part to prevent “poo-llution.” About a half-million…
Fighting Fire with Fire
By Victoria Parsons John DeWolfe fights fires for a living. Sometimes he fights a more important, albeit less…
Three Cheers for Volunteers
Bob Minthorn and Sue Croley Summer 2004 Bob…
Join the Ghostbusters!
Recruits Sought for November Event If you have a shallow-draft boat, now’s your chance to become a ghostbuster.…
Irrigation Goes High-Tech
By Victoria Parsons Bay Soundings 2004 It’s not the Jetson’s just yet, but new technology in irrigation may…
Stunning Yards Are Florida-Friendly Too
The hot pink blooms of a mandevilla contrast with deep emerald-green foliage spilling over a wooden mailbox. Nearby,…