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Random Thoughts for Gardeners as Spring Approaches
I’m sure you’re in agreement when I say that this is one of the wackiest winters, weather-wise in memory. We experienced record- breaking warm temperatures with only a handful of n...
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You Better Recycle or Else!
The city of South Portland, Maine recently proposed fining residents $500 for not recycling to combat contamination issues. San Francisco, California levies a fine of $100 for not recycli...
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Get Answers to Your Recycling Questions About St. Louis County
Eco-Audrey was overwhelmed with the amount of comments on her recent blog posts, and wanted to take some space to answer some questions that have risen. In a recent blog post, Tony R...
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Arnold Aluminum Facility to Expand Operations
Anheuser-Busch recently announced plans to increase the production capacity at its Metal Container Corporation (MCC) facility in Arnold, MO. This investment is estimated to cost between $...
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St Louis Springs!
My first car was a 1956 Chevy. I always had trouble with it, starting and stopping. I got in the habit of parking it uphill so that I could "pop" the clutch, rolling down hill to get it t...
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Building for the Future: the Webster Groves Active House USA
Just about a year ago I was asked if I would be interested in taking part in the construction of a prototype home using a newly developing European “green building specification.” The loc...
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Tropical Plant Care 101: Anyone Can Have a Green Thumb
For the seasoned gardener or house plant fanatic, keeping house plants alive and thriving might be second nature, but is by no means a great secret! Light, water and humidity, pro...
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Terrariums for All Sizes
Here’s a picture of a “grown-up” terrarium I bought from ‘Contained Beauty,’ a mom-owned business that sells flowers, fairy gardens and terrariums at the Clayton Farmer’s Market. Any...