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Category: Save the Planet

Composting 101: Turning Trash Into Garden Gold

March 3, 2025 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Every year, Americans toss out nearly 30 percent of their food, much of which ends up in landfills and releases…

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Posted in: Home & Garden, Save the Planet Filed under: backyard gardens, composting, fertilizer

The Buzz on Beekeeping

August 3, 2022 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Growing up, Jimmie Oakley put ants in a jar full of dirt and watched them build tunnels. “It was fascinating…

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Posted in: Columns, Save the Planet Filed under: beekeeping, bill victor, jimmie oakley, wcaba

Sustainable Wine

May 4, 2022 Cassidie Cox

If you enjoy a nice bottle of wine but also want to do your part to protect the environment, sustainable…

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Posted in: Columns, Save the Planet Filed under: organic wine, sustainable wine

Being Green Was Never So Easy

April 1, 2022 Cassidie Cox

Many homeowners go to great lengths to create a beautiful lawn and garden. As you daydream about blooms and produce,…

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Posted in: Columns, Save the Planet Filed under: composting, green gardening, neighboring plants, pantry pesticides

Saving the Planet One Kid at a Time

March 2, 2022 AnnMarie Kennon

It may seem like children don’t have much agency in reducing consumption in the home, but even the smallest members…

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Posted in: Columns, Save the Planet Filed under: conservation, kids and family, save the planet

It’s Time to Think About Gardening

January 29, 2021 AnnMarie Kennon

The Williamson County Master Gardeners know February is a good time to start thinking about and planning for planting and…

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Posted in: Columns, Save the Planet Filed under: kate whitney, master gardeners, texas A&M horticulture, Texas agrilife extension

New Year’s Resolution: Help the Planet

January 1, 2021 Charlotte Kovalchuk

When you hear the word “sustainability,” you might automatically think of environmental activism like recycling and switching to renewable energy.…

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Posted in: Columns, Save the Planet Filed under: dr. joshua long, save the planet, southwestern university, sustainability program, veronica johnson

Creepy Critters you WANT in your Yard

October 2, 2020 AnnMarie Kennon

Like it or not, your backyard is home to many thousands of little crawlies, but 9 out of 10 are…

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Posted in: Columns, Save the Planet Filed under: beneficial pests, possums, toads & frogs

Backyard Two-for-One

September 4, 2020 AnnMarie Kennon

Conservation takes many forms. This month we are going to tackle food waste and wild birds. One of the easiest…

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Posted in: Columns, Save the Planet Filed under: backyard birds, bird suet, DIY birdfood, kitchen waste

Planet-Friendly Pet Lifestyles

August 8, 2020 AnnMarie Kennon

You may spoil your best friend with expensive meats from time to time, but many people are now considering how…

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Posted in: Columns, Save the Planet Filed under: eco-friendly pet food, pet waste, recycled pet toys, recycling

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