Things You Might Not Know About The Autumn Equinox
The Autumn Equinox is upon us and you know what that means? OK, you probably don't know much about this day other than the news media is telling you that it is the first day of Fall. You may also associate the day with the start of when things are going to get colder, the leaves are about to change colors, etc... While all of this is true, it is just brushing the surface of what is really going on with the world on this date. Here are five things to help explain this day and why it is important... Read more...
Categories: Home and Living Tags: autumn, autumn equinox, autumnal equinox, equilux, first day of autumn, first day of fall, leap year, vernal equinox
Getting Your Home Ready For Fall
Summer's come to an end. The kids are back in school and your ever-shortening days are filled with work and sports practices and other errands. It is also a time to get your home ready for autumn now so you won't be caught unprepared when the temperatures begin to cool down. Start looking ahead to fall with these easy home organizing and decorating ideas. Also, please feel free to share some of your own tips about getting your home ready for fall. We welcome any additional tips. Read more...
To Rake Or Not To Rake: That Is The Question
As autumn approaches our yards will become thick with colorful leaves as they fall off the trees. Leaves can become wet and annoying when they hinder your green grass in the spring. Some people find an immediate need for getting rid of the leaves. They rake them, bag them, and throw them away. Is there an alternative to doing this? Putting a natural product into a plastic bag and then dumping it into a landfill doesn't seem very environmentally friendly. Here are some options you have on what to do with all of that fall foliage. Read more...
Categories: Home and Living Tags: autumn, autumn foliage, compost, compost pile, Fall, fall foliage, going green, leaf piles, leaf raking, leaves, maple leaves, mulching, mulching mower, oak leaves, piles of leaves, Sustainability
