Category: Ecology

Ditch Lawns, Grow Gardens

Where did lawns come from? Lawns have been around since the medieval times in Europe, where only the wealthy, upper classes could afford to maintain it. People of lower classes

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The High Cost of Cut-Flowers

Many of us can recall that during holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, etc., all the grocery stores in our area become flooded with flowers. Companies such as

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The Glory of The Gopher Tortoise

Why does Florida need the Gopher Tortoise? The gopher tortoise is a terrestrial turtle that is native to the Southeastern United States. They spend 80% of their time living in

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mangroves

Mangroves in West Africa

More than 15 species of mangrove inhabit both East and West Africa and contribute greatly to the diverse ecosystem. Mangrove forests are found in 10 of the 17 West African

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One Person One Tree

The city of Orlando has its eye on being the pinnacle of sustainability in the southeastern United States. Mayor Buddy Dyer has set the goal for the city to run

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Medicinal Plants in Ghana

Modern medicinal applications are popular among westerners but in Ghana, traditional medicine or herbal medicine including herbalists, spiritual healers, and practitioners are still held in high regard, if not their

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