by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
Most of us love our gardens but don’t have the funds to purchase bag after bag of commercial mulch. Making your own mulch is not only a money-saving endeavor but is also better for the environment and your plants. Mulch can be made inexpensively by using yard...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
If your child has a love for all things creepy and crawly, a nighttime insect-listening party is a great way to educate and intrigue them. Bugs are found everywhere, underneath rocks and loose bark, in gardens and on crops, and even flying through the air. During a...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
Grass recycling, commonly referred to as “grasscycling,” is the practice of not raking up or bagging your grass clippings after mowing. In addition to keeping grass clippings out of landfills, grass recycling has numerous other benefits. These clippings...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
In the wet, remote forests of northeastern India are some of the most spectacular living bridges in the world. Many living root bridges are centuries old, formed from the tangled roots of native trees. These woven trees are not only a work of beauty, but also provide...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
Everyone loves a beautiful sunny day, right? Well what if you could move to a state with almost no rainy days. Even if you are a fan of peaceful rainy days, we’ve got you covered. This map visualization identifies the sunniest and rainiest states in the country...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
Mosquitoes may appear harmless, but these itty-bitty insects can bring pain, itching, and disease. Infected mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of a number of diseases, including yellow fever, malaria, dengue fever, West Nile virus, Zika virus, and...
