Green Tip Guy: There is such a thing as free mulch
"Green Tip of the Week " is an ongoing feature created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.
This week, Jason's guest Kirk Miller shares how to get free mulch from local tree services.
Gardens and Gardening
Earth Day Texas launches 'Earth Day Monthlies' program
Earth Day Texas launches a new program called Earth Day Monthlies on Sept. 17 with a panel discussion of sustainable food.
Sept. 15, 2015
One day a year is devoted to focusing on the planet, but Earth Day Texas wants more North Texans to celebrate Earth Day every day. That’s why the nonprofit known for organizing the biggest Earth Day celebration in Texas is launching a new program called “Earth Day Monthlies.”
Fall brings another round of green fests to North Texas
In spring around Earth Day, it seems every community in North Texas has a green fest going on. Not so, some cities save their celebration for when it cools down in September. Here’s a calendar to keep track of the green gatherings in the coming months.
North Texas Wild: Citizen scientists document urban wildlife on iNaturalist
iNaturalist is a place where you can record what you see in nature, meet other nature lovers and learn about the natural world. Courtesy of iNaturalist.
Aug. 25, 2015
Local experts say plant native milkweed for monarchs arriving in October
According to the National Wildlife Federation, there are dozens of milkweed species native to the United States, some of which are highly endangered. For monarch butterflies, these are must-have plants because monarchs will only lay their eggs on milkweeds. Above, monarchs feast on native milkweeds. Courtesy of National Wildlife Federation
Aug. 24, 2015
Dallas Urban Farms growing sustainable cash crops on Deep Ellum rooftop
From left, Dallas Urban Farms team member Alaric Overbey with founders Jody Thompson and Maximillian Wall at their Deep Ellum rooftop farm where they'll be growing food in tower gardens. Photos courtesy of Dallas Urban Farms.
Aug. 18, 2015
Green Tip Guy: Shop with reusable produce bags
Aug. 12, 2015
By Jason Winningham, the Green Tip Guy
This is a new feature called "Green Tip of the Week "created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.
Trinity Environmental Academy opens as new green charter school in Dallas
Trinity Environmental Academy opened last week at Paul Quinn College with 150 students. Photos courtesy of TEA.
Aug. 11, 2015
Duncanville-based Green Tip Guy shares ways to live green through 'Green Tip of the Week'
By day, Duncanville resident Jason Winningham sits behind a desk catering to clients at a Dallas commercial real estate office, but after hours, he dons a cap and T-shirt emblazoned with a leaf, transforming into “The Green Tip Guy.”
Fort Worth-based Alchemy Pops turns Texas farm produce into frozen treats
Watermelon basil, made from locally grown produce, is one of Alchemy Pops unique flavors. Photos courtesy of Alchemy Pops.
July 27, 2015
By Julie Thibodeaux
A Fort Worth-based entrepreneur gathers fresh produce from Texas farmers and transforms it into delicious frozen treats.
TCU-grad Carolyn Phillips is the alchemist behind Alchemy Pops, which launched late last year.