Monthly Archives: August 2016

Yes, we consume a shocking amount of junk food in this country. In fairness, here’s some good news about eating habits: Americans are also adding more whole grains, nuts and seeds to their diets and cutting back on sodas and … Continue reading →

Source: Celiac Disease: A Challenge for All Physicians You all know this is a joke right? You are all smart enough to know that there’s not a chance that 1 in 100 people today have a genetic disease that would … Continue reading →

FRANKLIN — Franklin residents and town employees joined representatives of the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) for a tour of five Franklin rain gardens on Aug. 17. The tour was part of an ongoing partnership between CRWA and the Franklin … Continue reading →

School is back in session in Miami-Dade and Broward and parents in the Zika zones weren’t taking any chances with their children. Source: First day of school in Miami brings new ritual: bug spray Sigh. Spread the Good News Below: … Continue reading →

ECO-MINDED GARDENERS KNOW to cultivate plants native to their area or flowers that attract pollinators. But backyard ponds for dragonflies and damselflies can further contribute to healthy local ecosystems—and it can be a lot of fun. Source: Living Lightly One … Continue reading →

www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-08-16/we-got-lucky-with-ebola-but-will-our-luck-run-out-with-zika Ummmm really? Zika and Ebola are somewhat different. Bob www.PuraVidaAquatic.com Spread the Good News Below: Permaculture!    

I also just recently found out what mosquito dunks are. https://summitchemical.com/products/mosquito-dunks/ And they are simply BT toxin –not good for pond wildlife. They poison the base of the food chain and are toxic to dragonfly larvae, diving beetles, tadpoles, damselfly … Continue reading →

Have I mentioned that bats would love the flight path over a pool conversion in order to drink? Permaculture principles state that one of the desires of a permaculture location is to provide habitat for native animals. Habitat should include: … Continue reading →

Source: “[Breast] Size Matters” billboard down, controversy over So I decided to post this because I’m amused. I’ve been hanging out a lot lately with non-“old white guys” and I love it. I unfortunately am an old white guy. I … Continue reading →

There are many reasons there are no genetically modified oats. But the main one is money. Source: Why There Are No GMO Oats (and Probably Never Will Be) – Modern Farmer Never is a long long time. We will certainly … Continue reading →