Still fresh from the exhilaration of the U.S. Women’s Soccer team Women’s World Cup win, it’s easy to look back and think only of the highlights. The incredible saves, that amazing goal from midfield, those last few seconds when you were sure the team won—those ... Read More
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10 Ways to Discover the Great Outdoors
Summer is in full-swing – even though it looks and feels significantly different this year. While you may be trading your beach or international vacation ...
Deck the Halls with these 12 Plants
Holiday plants bring the smells and colors of the season to your favorite spaces, be it under the mistletoe, next to the Christmas tree or ...
Fresh Herbs to “Spice Up” Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, no need to add extra spices to your shopping list. We’ve rounded up the best, easy-to-care for herbs to take your favorite dish, ...
For the Love of the Game
I was four years old when I first started playing soccer. Back then, I never thought it would be a career. I couldn’t imagine the sport would take me to see the world, or that I would represent my country on the United States women’s ... Read More
Summer has arrived, and so have the Mosquitoes
Welcoming the first official day of summer means welcoming more time in the fresh air and sunshine. But it also means a greater chance of itchy, and potentially dangerous, mosquito bites. Mosquito bites can be a serious threat to public health. According to the American Mosquito ... Read More
Guest Post: Organic products are not always what they seem. Education is key
With so much information circulating on the Internet, it’s hard to discern between facts and opinions and credible and non-credible sources, especially when it comes to pesticide products and their use. And sometimes, seemingly credible sources and studies aren’t always that. On top of that, ... Read More
Bite Back: Learn to Prevent Tick Bites
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the perfect time to revisit the cause, prevalence and prevention steps of the devastating disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported each year, making it the ... Read More
Harsh Winter Offers No Relief from Ticks
If the record snow and cold this winter ‘tick’ed you off, we have more bad news for you. The freezing temperatures and constant snow didn’t put a dent in the population of ticks – or the diseases they carry. In fact, as you’re starting to get ... Read More
Create a Healthy Ecosystem in Your Own Yard
This spring season, help promote a healthy ecosystem by learning to identify and control damaging plants and insects in your yard. Information about common invasive species and backyard invaders is now being offered by Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE): Invasive Plants Invasive weeds can out-compete ... Read More
Doctors Warn About Lone Star Ticks
When we think of ticks we mostly think about the dangers of Lyme disease, but there’s one tick whose bite may leave you with another unwanted side effect: a severe allergy to pork, lamb, and beef. The lone star tick is much larger than the ... Read More
Close Encounters with the Invasive Kind
A recent TIME magazine cover story titled, “Space Invaders: Invasive Species, Coming Soon to a Habitat Near You,” highlights the growth of invasive species – non-native plants, bugs, and animals – across North America. While many of these “space invaders” may be nice to look ... Read More
Score Your Perfect Lawn
The World Cup captured the world’s attention over the last few weeks, but one of the main players may have been overlooked – the field. Many sports fans (and lawn care enthusiasts) were so focused on their team’s game they failed to notice the thick, weed-free ... Read More