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Herbs that Beat the Heat: Favorite Varieties that Flourish in Summer

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM ● By Barbara Pleasant

Some of the best plants to keep as summer companions are herbs that enrich life with their flavors, fragrances and beauty. Whether potted or in the garden, these herbs thrive in hot weather.

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Greener Diapers: Cloth Better than Disposable for People and the Planet

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM

About 7.4 billion pounds of dirty plastic baby diapers pile up in landfills each year, yet cloth diapers offer clear environmental and cost advantages and even help with potty training.

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Think Earth Day Every Day

Apr 01, 2017 04:14PM ● By Sandra Murphy

Help Southwest Florida celebrate and forward its progress toward sustainability at these local Earth Day 2017 events.

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National Walking Day Event in Naples

Apr 01, 2017 04:14PM

Blue Zones Project is partnering with the city of Naples, local schools and organizations to encourage everyone to walk for at least 30 minutes on April 5 as part of National Walking Day.

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Walk, Kayak or Run: on Southwest Florida’s Wild Side

Apr 01, 2017 04:14PM ● By Lily Viola

Science has proven that people that spend a lot of time in nature are generally healthier and experience positive perks such as improved short-term memory, restored mental energy, stress reduction and improved mental health overall.

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Non-Toxic Options for a Backyard Oasis

Apr 01, 2017 04:14PM ● By Ryan Scofield

When designing an outdoor oasis that includes an eco-friendly yard, pay attention to these less-than-obvious gardening tips.

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Eco Yards: Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes

Mar 31, 2017 10:31AM ● By Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

In all climates and terrains, native plants offer more attractive, lower maintenance, planet-friendly alternatives to monoculture turf lawns.

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Butterfly Rescue: How to Create Helpful Home Habitats

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM

We can give a helping hand to vanishing species of butterflies by planting blossom-rich landscapes.

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Eco-Friendly Home Building: Innovations Boost Energy Efficiency

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM ● By John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist

Smart energy technologies make our homes healthier, more comfortable and more affordable, all while helping our home planet.

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Fruitalicious Edible Landscapes: The Perfect Backyard Pharmacy

Mar 01, 2017 04:37PM ● By Linda Sechrist

From blueberries and bananas to papayas, strawberries and more exotic fruit such as the nectar sweet sapote, local residents are enjoying the organic fruits of their labors in a good growing season.

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