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Behold, the power of invisibility

What would get you to wear repellent? Or maybe a better question is, why don’t you?
If you’re one of the lucky few who don’t seem to be bothered by mosquitoes, then the other 99% envy you.
Maybe you live with someone who is a “mosquito magnet”? If so, keep reading to learn how to we can all Fight the Bite this summer.

Mom always said “eat all your veggies…”

Parents know EVERYTHING. Well…maybe not everything. We’re here to educate mom and dad on what they need to know about veggies and saving water. Let’s hope they’re not too upset about being ‘wrong’. We don’t want to be grounded this weekend.

What do mosquitoes DO all winter?

It’s the most wonderful time of year. No whining in our ears. No more constant itching from a bite. No more hiding indoors. So enjoy these short-lived, mosquito free days while we have them and be sure to read the latest post to learn what do mosquitoes DO all winter?

Create Rich Compost Using Thanksgiving Kitchen Scraps

If you find yourself staring at a mountain of kitchen scraps this week, it must mean one thing…you hosted Thanksgiving this year. Put those bits and pieces to work and turn them into dark, rich compost! Read the latest blog and be sure to attend the next FREE compost class on December 7, 2019.

Mosquito-Proof Your Patio Part II

Check out these three easy steps to make your patio a favorite place to relax this summer. Say good-bye to mosquitoes and hello to backyard fun.

Mosquito-Proof Your Patio Part I

Relax on your patio this summer and follow these 3 easy steps to prevent mosquitoes from ruining your backyard fun.

Giant Coneflower: Taking your garden to new heights

Growing more than 6’ tall, giant coneflowers add a pop of color to any garden. These oversized beauties attract a variety of pollinators, are low maintenance and disease resistant. Learn more about these native plants and plan to add to your fall garden.

Beat the heat with Bluebells

Upright, showy blue to purple bell shaped blooms set this Texas native apart. Found on prairies across Texas, this once prevalent flower thrives near creek beds, streams and rain gardens. Read on for more about this pollinator magnet that blooms all summer starting in June.

Smarter About Water: 4 steps to protect our watershed

You wouldn’t want to swim in dog waste, but that’s what is happening when we’re taking a dip in most of the waterbodies in our region. Find out four simple actions each one of us can take that will make a real difference for water quality in our region.

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