Green Tip Guy: Feed the birds, bees in your garden
Jason shares a simple tip for providing food for the birds and bees.
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DFW mobile business restores tools, appliances for reuse
ReNusers is a mobile sharpener/appliance repair business that opened in March. Photos courtesy of ReNusers.
July 12, 2017
My son was home from college recently and asked how to sharpen his kitchen knives. We advised him to just go buy some new ones.
Wrong answer.
Turns out Americans are notorious in just dumping their knives and scissors when they become dull, along with our clogged vacuums, blenders with broken motors and microwaves that are on the fritz.
Fort Worth school aims to show organic gardening is better for soil
Ninth-grade students at Trinity Valley School in Fort Worth are researching organic gardening's impact on soil fertility compared to conventional methods reliant on synthetic chemicals. The study, led by Billy Schlee, involves using compost-derived fertilizers and microorganism enrichment, aiming to demonstrate sustainable practices and inspire industry shifts.
Arlington environmentalists snag grand prize at July 4th parade
The Arlington Conservation Council finally had its day in the sun at the Arlington Fourth of July parade last week.
Beating out 150 entries, the 40-plus-year-old environmental group took home the Grand Prize at the 52nd annual Arlington July 4th parade. The nonprofit also won for Best Noncommercial Float.
Green Tip Guy: Make your own eco-friendly aphid spray
Jakob Mutchler shares his all-natural formula for getting rid of aphids.
DFW bunny lovers double down to help abandoned pet rabbits
If you think GSDFW rabbit stories are multiplying, Amy did a story on a wild rabbit rescue group called Rabbit Rescue in April. The following article is about the Bunny Burrow, a Fort Worth-based nonprofit that focuses on rescuing domestic pet rabbits in North Texas. Pictured: Eden and Sawyer. Photos courtesy of the Bunny Burrow.
Paul Quinn Market caters to South Dallas food desert
Good Local Markets opened a new market at Paul Quinn College in southeast Dallas, addressing a food desert issue by offering local produce, baked goods, and more, sourced from nearby farms including the college's own. Supported by a USDA grant, it promotes community, local economy, and nutritional access.
Tyler Station developer sees 'green' in Oak Cliff renovation
Dallas developer Monte Anderson saw potential in the 1930s industrial property in Oak Cliff, now known as Tyler Station. Photos courtesy of Tyler Station.
July 3, 2017
Thanks to a green-leaning Dallas developer, an old building in Oak Cliff has been recycled into a multi-use destination for office space, light manufacturing and retail.
Net zero home underway in Garland by green builder Don Ferrier
When Don Ferrier surveys an open field, he sees the palette of wildflowers and green grass waving in the gentle Texas breeze. But Ferrier also envisions another kind of green – an image of a green home that can fit responsibly into the landscape.
Two North Texas green spaces honored as Lone Star Legacy Parks
Two North Texas parks, Kiest Park in Dallas and Tandy Hills Natural Area in Fort Worth, have been designated as Lone Star Legacy Parks by the Texas Recreation and Park Society for their historic significance, unique natural features, and community relevance.