Walking on sunshine: The debut of solar sidewalks
Scott Brusaw has a vision for the nation’s roads. He believes the solar-powered glass pavers his company makes could transform thousands of miles of pavement into a new energy source. … Continue reading
Exterminating Pests: A Guide to Family-Friendly IPM Pest Warfare
Your home is a safe haven for your family, a harbor from the rough waters of life, an abode full of treasured memories and love. But sometimes it can become … Continue reading
Rosy wolf snails are ‘good guys’ vs. pests
I was working on a column when my husband Ralph asked me to come take a picture of a huge snail in the garden. Garden snails are my husband’s nemesis. … Continue reading
Tips for dealing with citrus greening
Q: I have been told my citrus tree has citrus greening and there is nothing I can do to save it. Is this true? A: Citrus greening is a bacterial … Continue reading
‘Vanishing’ frog makes brief appearance
A frog has taken up residence under my boat. Over the past week, I’ve startled it several times when going for a row. When not in use, my aluminum skiff … Continue reading
Why steal sea turtle eggs? Thriving black market in county
TEQUESTA, Fla. – Sea turtle nesting is at its prime this month, and that means egg poachers like Glenn Shaw are on the prowl. The Tequesta man was caught July … Continue reading
Lake: Get rid of discarded tires to reduce threat of mosquito-borne illnesses
Old tires stacking up may seem harmless, but they can be breeding grounds for mosquitoes. With mosquito season upon us, county officials are reminding residents to take steps to reduce … Continue reading
Why a Smarter Home Is a Greener Home
Is your home killing the earth? Residential properties in the United States consume roughly 21 percent of the nation’s energy, according to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. Although … Continue reading
Turkeys need better potty habits
There’s a turkey in our yard — again. For several weeks, he’s been a regular visitor, spending daylight hours meandering around our weedy lawn on a lazy search for food. … Continue reading
‘Eagle Lady’ Doris Mager to present program at Trout Lake Nature Center
Doris Mager, dubbed the “Eagle Lady” years ago by former Gov. Bob Graham for her devotion to the raptors, will present a program about eagles as well as owls, hawks … Continue reading