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 'Earth Day Monthlies' in collaboration with Westwood School to encourage daily eco-conscious living. Events will be held at local breweries, featuring sustainability discussions. Additionally, they plan an environmental film series with TEDxSMU. The first EDMo event is on September 17, focusing on sustainable food.
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
The iNaturalist platform, managed by the California Academy of Sciences, allows citizen scientists to document North Texas urban wildlife. It facilitates wildlife identification, data collection, and public engagement, significantly aiding research and conservation efforts while connecting nature enthusiasts and fostering awareness of local ecology.
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
Dallas Urban Farms growing sustainable cash crops on Deep Ellum rooftop
Dallas Urban Farms installed an aeroponic farm on a Deep Ellum rooftop to sustainably grow produce using 90% less water. They partner with City Square and Hilton Anatole to supply fresh produce and food for the homeless, with basil, leafy greens, zucchini, squash, and peppers as initial crops.
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.