Gardening with native plants is a growing trend nationwide as many people look for an organic alternative to our traditional, non-native landscape species. However, many of us face some challenges when adding a whole new range of plants to our gardens. I have been involved in home gardening for over a decade, and much of… Continue reading In the garden | Creating an Ecological Yet Visually Appealing Native Garden | Gardening
The NOTL Library decorates the halls with music, food and crafts
Whether singing, baking or crafting, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library feels the Christmas spirit and wants to share that spirit with its guests. Silver bells and silver screens On Sunday, December 15, library staff member Adrianna Polito, a trained opera singer, will perform a concert described as a “cozy December afternoon in the library.” “She is… Continue reading The NOTL Library decorates the halls with music, food and crafts
City of San Bernardino approves $13.8 million redevelopment of Seccombe Lake Park
The San Bernardino City Council has approved $13,792,332.00 for the renovation of Seccombe Lake Park, including a $10.5 million construction contract to Landscape Support Services of North Hollywood, California. The project is intended to revitalize the park with new amenities and restore and improve existing infrastructure. “The improvements at Seccombe Lake Park have taken several… Continue reading City of San Bernardino approves $13.8 million redevelopment of Seccombe Lake Park
Councilors reject plans for six new industrial buildings in Kenilworth labeled as 'not visually interesting' | Local News | News | Kenilworth Nub News
Councilors have objected to plans to build six new industrial buildings in Kenilworth. Following a lengthy discussion last week, Kenilworth Town Council has objected to Barwood Development Securities Ltd's planning application for the land at Thickthorn. Councilors said the plan – which is on land already approved for employment use – does not follow the… Continue reading Councilors reject plans for six new industrial buildings in Kenilworth labeled as 'not visually interesting' | Local News | News | Kenilworth Nub News
Sustainable Christmas exchange gifts: furoshiki packaging, reusable crackers, eco gifts and more
Lucy Johnson is an eco-friendly coach and qualified psychotherapist who works with people and businesses to regain balance with nature. Lucy, founder of sustainable lifestyle consultancy Green Salon, is passionate about living a life in harmony with nature. “I hope to inspire people like you who want to improve their own well-being by removing pollutants… Continue reading Sustainable Christmas exchange gifts: furoshiki packaging, reusable crackers, eco gifts and more
Preparing for and preventing a change in the landscape
By PRISCILLA WAGGONER, Courier reporter COLORADO – In a statement released this week, the Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) announced it is expanding its conservation services to support agricultural land succession and transfers. There's a very good reason for CCALT's expansion that can be found in the numbers. More than 50 years ago, John… Continue reading Preparing for and preventing a change in the landscape
Our newsletter for December 2024 is here: Christmas greetings and green wishes for 2025! + more…
Linda Velazquez of Greenroofs.com writes: Our monthly newsletter for December 2024 is now available. So find out about the latest activities and ways to get in touch with us here! Christmas greetings and green wishes for 2025! Our community remembers and supports our colleagues who are still suffering from the combined disasters of climate extremes,… Continue reading Our newsletter for December 2024 is here: Christmas greetings and green wishes for 2025! + more…
Rajasthan CM transfers ₹700 crore to bank accounts of over 70 lakh farmers
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma addressed a farmers' conference in Ajmer organized as part of the first anniversary celebrations of the BJP government. | Photo credit: X/@BhajanlalBjp Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday (December 13, 2024) said the state government was committed to the welfare of farmers and livestock breeders and assured… Continue reading Rajasthan CM transfers ₹700 crore to bank accounts of over 70 lakh farmers
Whitby: Plans for bioreceptive tiles to help coastal wildlife
An environmental group has submitted plans to install bioreceptive tiles in an estuary to restore habitats for coastal animals. Groundwork North East & Cumbria (GNEC) wants to build 95 bioreceptive tiles and six artificial rock pools on the disused slipway at Whitehall Landing in Whitby, near the A171. It is hoped the plans will help… Continue reading Whitby: Plans for bioreceptive tiles to help coastal wildlife
Memorial Park celebrates 100 years – and a historic photo
It's time to recapture a photo from 100 years ago – a shot of sharply dressed men and women gathered around the winged goddess and globe at Memorial Park in Riverside. The crowd was there to remember the 1,200 Floridians who died in World War I and to dedicate the statue by local sculptor Charles… Continue reading Memorial Park celebrates 100 years – and a historic photo