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.
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.
Jason shows how grapefruit and salt combine to make an all-natural cleaner.
The Native Prairies Association of Texas hosted a prairie tour in Northeast Texas in early June. Intrepid Green Source DFW columnist tagged along on the day-long charter bus tour that ended with a rainbow over Daphne Prairie in Franklin County. Photo by Stalin SM.
June 28, 2016
DAWN IS NO TIME TO BE ALIVE
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.
Members of the DFW Clean Air Network celebrate after the Dallas City Council approved a measure that urges action to improve air quality. Front row: Marilyn Hamaker, Chris Guldi, Cherelle Blazer and daughter and Tammy Bounds. Back row: Corey Troiani, Richard Guidi and Lon Burnam.
June 21, 2016
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.
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.