Built in 1993, the Mediterranean-style house in the gated Cottonwood Valley community sits on a third of an acre and has six bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Weeding is a constant task in every garden. Having unwanted plants sprout up is actually a sign of a healthy soil ecosystem. You want your garden teeming with life, and often the very inventions used to forever abolish weeds have a sterilizing and damaging effect on soil health and, ultimately, the health of your landscape.
There’s nothing in the world like following a butterfly around a flower patch. They flit and dive as wind-carried floral scents call them in, and then they balance on a bloom, methodically seeking out nectar. But like so many pollinators, butterflies are under a lot of pressure, from habitat loss and a changing climate to the proliferation of pesticides and weed killers. It’s tough being a butterfly.
With the transition from summer travels to the beginning of a new school year (and maybe some back-to-work blues), August can feel like a sudden downshift from the fun of vacation. Stretch out these last days of summer by squeezing in a few more home projects, savoring simple pleasures and, when the time comes, cleaning up the beach toys and preparing the house for a busy fall. Pick from these to-dos to create your perfect August plan.
From cage free eggs to antibiotic-free meats and ditching artificial ingredients, big food companies like Taco Bell, Subway, General Mills, McDonald's and more are promising to revamp their food supply for the greater good. Check out the big changes coming to your favorite food chains in the coming years--and see if they're keeping their promises.
