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Food, Eco-living
How to Get Expert Advice for your Garden from Agricultural Extension
Jun 15th, 2023 | By Chelsea Graham
This network of universities provides free location-specific support to beginning gardeners and expert farmers alike.
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Eco-living
What is Right to Repair: New State Legislation to Reduce Waste
May 18th, 2023 | By Chelsea Graham
Right to repair laws aim to make it easier to fix our possessions and shift us from throwaway culture to a circular economy.
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Eco-living
Get Gardening with Your Spring Planting Checklist
Apr 10th, 2023 | By Chelsea Graham
Get a jump start on spring planting by preparing all your materials, and getting seedlings ready to grow.
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Transportation, Eco-Living
Tips for Planning an Eco-Friendly Slow Vacation
Mar 7th, 2023 | By Chelsea Graham
Slow travel is a great way to settle in and get to know a new place, while making less of an impact on the environment.
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Eco-living, Food systems, Transportation
5 Resolutions for a More Sustainable New Year
Jan 3rd, 2023 | By Chelsea Graham
Smart, structured goal-setting for the year can help you live more sustainably and appreciate your progress over time.
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Eco-living
Last Minute Gifts that Give Back Instead of Going into Landfills
Dec 15th, 2022 | By Chelsea Graham
A gift doesn’t necessarily have to be an object! With these ideas, you can give a gift that is both thoughtful and personal, as well as good for the planet and your community.
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Eco-living, Food systems
Fall Preserves for a Colorful Table: Tips for Canning Creatively
Oct 26th, 2022 | By Chelsea Graham
Canning fall fruit is a great way to avoid food waste, save food without needing refrigeration, and to keep your winter bright and tasty.
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Eco-Living
How Native Plants Can Benefit Your Garden
Mar 3rd, 2022 | By Chelsea Graham
These low maintenance plants can attract pollinators, provide natural pest control, fight erosion, and turn your yard into a site for conservation.
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Eco-Living
What is Greenwashing and Ways to Spot it
Feb 16th, 2022 | By Nicole Sturzenberger
You’ve heard the term greenwashing but what does it refer to and what should you look out for when testing sustainability?
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Eco-Living
Living with Eco Anxiety in a Changing Climate
Feb 14th, 2022 | By Nicole Sturzenberger
Eco anxiety is a new American affliction as people feel overwhelmed with their emotions around climate change and the future of our planet.
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