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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

Get ready to see hiking trails, dog parks, outdoor eateries, green concert spaces, community gardens, pollinator plantings, playgrounds, rooftop gardens and terraces, and more in communities that expand and revitalize. Homeowners will continue to plant with wildlife in mind. Say goodbye to bland yards and parks.

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Control Your Bagworms – Economically and Organically

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They plant some really nice foundation evergreen bushes and think they are done. In a couple of months, the worms have completely stripped the leaves, killing the plants. Bagworms, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, are moths that live in a silk bag covered with plant debris. I’ve seen it happen to my neighbors. Go Green'

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be!

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