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Article - The Bay Gardener by Dr. Francis Gouin; , Gardening; , Green Living; by Dr. Francis Gouin - 2/8/18

Start Seeds for Science Projects

Do seeds like salt and vinegar?

A good science project can be conducted within a month’s time if you start with seeds. Such studies do not require much space or special light conditions. Seeds are readily available, inexpensive and will provide the diversity you need to make comparisons. For many studies, quart canning jars with screw lids, paper towels, water, salt or vinegar and measuring tools are all you need to study how seeds germinate in different conditions.

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Article - The Bay Gardener by Dr. Francis Gouin; , Gardening; , Good Living; , Green Living; , Regulars; by Dr. Francis Gouin - 2/1/18

Advice on Science Projects

Ideas, research and preparation

It’s about that time of year when parents come to me seeking ideas for their child’s science project. Most of the time, they are desperate because their children procrastinated in announcing they had to turn in a project idea yesterday.

Here’s what I tell them:

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Article - Good Living; , Green Living; , News; , Places; , Features; by Bob Melamud - 1/25/18

Salt Stains?

Our roads have sweated through a real workout, and it shows

Cutting salt use on roads 30 percent without compromising motorist safety. That’s the target state, city and county road crews were shooting at.

So what’s with all the large amounts of residual salt on our roadways? How does that square with the salt-reduction program?

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Article - The Bay Gardener by Dr. Francis Gouin; , Gardening; , Good Living; , Green Living; , Regulars; by Dr. Francis Gouin - 1/18/18

Keep Your Orchids Happy

Here’s how to water and repot them

Orchids are so popular nowadays that they are being offered for sale not only in garden centers but also in drug stores and grocery stores as well as big box stores.

As houseplants, they have the advantage of producing flowers over a long period of time. They tolerate shade and perform well even when abused. They are also light to ship.

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Article - Arts and Culture; , Green Living; , History & Lore; , People; , Features; by Dave Linthicum - 12/7/17

Appreciation: One Man’s Legacy

Artist John W. ‘Bud’ Taylor inspired an ethic of land preservation

Mayo resident John W. ‘Bud’ Taylor told us (https://tinyurl.com/BW-Taylor-99) that for him, being outdoors wasn’t exactly a drive. “It’s more a refreshment, like recharging your batteries,” he said. It turns out that it was actually Bud, who passed away at the age of 86 on Oct. 28, who was recharging our collective drive all these years to treasure and protect the Bay landscapes.

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Article - Gardening; , Green Living; , History & Lore; , Features; by Dr. Francis Gouin - 12/7/17

The Story Behind Your Christmas Tree

It takes six to 10 years of attention to get it right

The most common species of conifers used as Christmas trees are white pine, Scots pine, Douglas fir, balsam fir, Frazier fir, concolor fir, Canaan fir, Colorado spruce and white spruce. Norway spruce are not recommended because they shed needles rapidly if allowed to dry out once. In more southern states, Virginia pine, white cedar and red cedar and often used.

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Article - Green Living; by Kathy Knotts - 9/7/17

The Sun Goes to School

Anne Arundel County Public Schools opens solar farm

Schools in Anne Arundel County welcomed back students this week with a lesson in renewable energy.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools, the fifth largest district in Maryland with approximately 82,000 students, has gone solar.

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Article - Green Living; by Kathy Knotts - 9/7/17

Join the Watershed Academy

Graduates learn Bay stewardship

Is this fall your semester to go back to school to train as a Master Watershed Steward?

The Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy is looking for a few good men and women to join its 10th certification class. Training, beginning in October, includes class time and field sessions in managing stormwater and restoring waterways.

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Article - Green Living; by Kathy Knotts - 9/7/17

A Drive for Clean Rides

Volkswagen’s dirty deeds could mean cleaner school buses in Maryland

Now that school is open, drivers have plenty of behind-the-bus time to consider whether these yellow icons are ready for a makeover.

Would you rather idle behind a diesel bus or an electric one?

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Article - Gardening; , Green Living; , News; by Kathy Knotts - 7/6/17

Plan Now for Seed Money

Unity Gardens grants up for grabs

Plants and flowers aren’t all that grow in gardens. Leadership and civic involvement can also bloom. That’s a motivating idea behind Unity Gardens, a nonprofit that backs its philosophy with dollars.
So twice each year when Unity Gardens gives away seed money, in the spring and fall, human growth potential is a top giving criteria.
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