Bonton Farms provides oasis in south Dallas food desert
Bonton Farms founder Daron Babcock with Malachi and milking goats. Photo by Monica Johnson.
July 18, 2016
Lifestyle
Dallas resale shop upcycles vintage home decor
July 11, 2016
For more than 10 years, a mother and daughter team have offered a creative way for DFW shoppers to “buy local” and adhere to the “recycle, reuse” philosophy.
Two Dallas vets find peace, profit in urban farming
James Jeffers and Steve Smith are the founders of Eat the Yard, a farming business created for veterans to connect with each other, as well as to the land. Photos by Monica Johnson.
July 1, 2016
Two Dallas veterans have taken up organic farming as a way to earn a living as well as heal from war trauma. Now they want to share the bounty of benefits they’ve found with other veterans.
Artcycle Club: Upcycle old cassette cases
Another installment of Dallas recycle artist VET's ongoing series Artcycle Club in which she showcases DIY art and design projects using materials found around the house. This week, VET shows you how to make a business card holder or cell phone stand from an old cassette tape case. Photo courtesy WeHeartIt.com.
Two North Texas recycling associations seeking award nominations
Wondering just how enthusiastic North Texans really are when it comes to recycling? Well, there is not one, but two recycling organizations in the area and each one has plenty to offer.
Your guide to North Texas Farmers Markets
We recently went through our list of North Texas Farmers Markets and here are the survivors of the pandemic. While some are only open during the warm months, others like the Dallas Farmers Market are open year round. Check websites for hours, season and location.
Federal agency partnering with BRIT on eco-friendly landscaping guide
Photos courtesy of GSA.
June 17, 2016
The U.S. General Services Administration is partnering with the Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth to ensure more federally owned buildings will feature eco-friendly landscaping that conserves water and supports pollinators while staying cost effective and attractive.
"The project is to create a calculator tool that shows you to how you can improve your landscape and reduce cost and your carbon footprint at the same time,' said Heather Bass, a BRIT researcher working on the project.
Frisco teen grows garden box business from the ground up
Conner Hammond has started a lucrative summer business building raised garden beds. Photos courtesy of Facebook.com/growingupgardensfriscotx
June 16, 2016
Just a few months ago, 15-year-old Conner Hammond of Frisco was looking for a way to earn a little extra spending money. Little did he know that what started out as Mother’s Day present – a homemade raised bed to house his mom’s garden - would sprout into a booming, or should we say blooming, business.
Natural plant dyes workshop to dip into colorful lessons
The Johnson County Herb Society hosts a Natural Plant Dyes Workshop on June 4 in Cleburne. Photo courtesy of Lorelei Caracausa.
May 31, 2016
Breeze Energy to award year of 'clean' electricity for best trash makeover
Photos courtesy of Julie Thibodeaux.
May 23, 2016
All you trash picker-uppers and dumpster divers take note. You can win a year’s worth of wind energy by refurbishing your finds or turning them into art or home decor.
Dallas-based Breeze Energy, a 100 percent Texas wind energy company, is sponsoring a contest in an effort to make the public become more “green conscious,” with first prize being a free year of Breeze Energy and second prize a Breeze Beach Cruiser custom bike designed by Villy Custom.