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Eco-friendly Gecko Hardware in Dallas seeks community support to stay open

Gecko Hardware is raising money through a GoFundMe campaign to restock inventory after a slow start in 2015 that threatens the business' future. Photos courtesy of Gecko Hardware.

July 20, 2015

Andrea Ridout, owner of Gecko Hardware in Dallas, appealed to the public for help last week.

The eco-friendly hardware store needs more revenue to keep going.

Weatherford farmer brings market to North Texans with 'Veggie Van'


Beverly Thomas' Veggie Van is stocked with fresh organically grown produce from her farm in Weatherford. Photos courtesy of Beverly Thomas.

July 13, 2015

Sometimes stopping by the farmers market is not an option for busy North Texans. They may live too far from the nearest produce stand or simply run out of time during the weekend. For fresh food produce lovers in the western Metroplex, now the farmers market can come them, thanks to the Veggie Van

North Texas Wild: Be mosquito-free outdoors with these eco-friendly insect repellents

North Texas Wild provides eco-friendly mosquito repellent options to enjoy the outdoors without the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. It highlights the use of essential oils, plant-derived, and synthetic repellents like oil of lemon eucalyptus and picaridin, while cautioning against DEET's toxicity. Recommendations include DIY solutions and commercially available products.

Learn how to 'spice up' your garden at Herb Fest in Fort Worth

May 12, 2015

By Rita Cook  

Laura Miller has a nose for herbs.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent for Tarrant County and sixth-generation Texan earned a bachelor of science in horticulture and a master of education in agricultural education from Texas A&M University.