Backyard Gardener, We visited with Jim Mizell at the Crescent City Farmer's Market in Uptown Square and he gave some suggestions on what would be good to plant this week. He will be at the market Tuesday, Sept. 12th from 9am-1pm with seedlings of the following plants, or you … [Read more...]
Garden Troubleshooting: Red Ants
How to get rid of red ants? There are a few common ways to deal with red ants. First, you can pour boiling water and/or white vinegar on the ant hill. Another method is to dehydrate the ants. The easiest way to do that is cover the ant hill with uncooked rice. The rice will … [Read more...]
Uncertainty in Science–It’s Effects on Public Opinion
As an environment and film studies student at Loyola University, I have had an amazing opportunity to learn about the communication of environmental issues. I find myself talking about and observing the ways people around me approach environmental issues. With my peers and … [Read more...]