It’s a perfect time to think about the gift of springtime … when things will be alive and growing again. Enjoy our annual section dedicated to making our homes – and the world – greener and more beautiful. Earth Day Celebrates 50 Years Create a Butterfly-Friendly Yard Indoor Gardening Tips Greener House for a Healthier
Vibrant, bright colors are trending at Linden Kitchen & Bath for 2020 home remodelers, according to Michelle Robins, third-generation owner of the 74-year-old business. “Color is coming in with a vengeance – orange, pink, blues and greens – just bright colors!” she exclaims. Linden Kitchen & Bath (formerly Linden Sash & Door) was originally opened
“The healthiest society is one that is connected with its food source.” Chad Church Flint as an agricultural hub? It could happen. As the city continues to reinvent itself, anything is possible. As population stabilizes and land opens up, the city and surrounding areas have the unique opportunity to raise crops year-round in the most
Boundless Cerebral Soothing Serious Straightforward For over 20 years, the PANTONE Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home furnishings and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design. This year’s choice, Classic Blue, is reminiscent of the sky at dusk. “It’s a
This year, Earth Day celebrates 50 years of educating the public about environmental issues. This year, Earth Day 2020 is observed on Wednesday, April 22. Founded in 1970, Earth Day was the brainchild of WI Senator Gaylord Nelson and inspired by the protests of the 1960s. It began as a “national teach-in on the environment”
They’re delicate. They’re fun. They’re butterflies! The unpredictable flutterers are thought to be good luck and symbolic of rebirth and beauty. Some believe they are omens of good weather and fortune. Butterflies are not just fun to look at, they also play the role of important plant pollinators. Everyone loves butterflies but because of climate
How does your garden grow? If you don’t have a yard or a patio, no worries – you can have a garden and grow fresh veggies and herbs inside your home! Here are some tips to get you growing indoors: General Indoor Growing Tips Use a good quality potting mix, not garden soil. Containers should
Finally! Who’s ready for things to be green and beautiful again? It’s time to show our homes and gardens – and our community – some love. This section offers tips for growing, current decor trends and so much more! Flint Watershed Coalition: A Community Effort Gardening Tips from Edible Flint The Buzz on Pollinators Plant
New Construction Projects 6278 W. Calkins Rd., Flint Twp – Single family home 206 W. Lord St., Gaines – Single family home V/L Sylvan Ct., Flint – Four-townhome quadraplex 1214 University Ave., Flint – Side-by-side live/work duplexes New Homeowner Rebecca Salter with members of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club who worked on her home. Upcoming
Interiors by Bonnie was established in 1976 by former art teacher (current Fenton Township Supervisor), Bonnie Mathis. For over 40 years, she has helped her clients enhance their lives by interpreting their design visions. Her family business includes daughters Dawn (left) and Debra, who shared some thoughts with us about interior design trends. What
The time to start planting is after the ground is thawed in spring – around mid-April. Check your soil to see if it is clay or sandy; if so, it may need to be treated. Dig the hole twice as wide as the root container and the same depth as the container. Remove the
The Flint River is 142 miles of recreation, natural beauty and precious resources. And the mission of the Flint Watershed Coalition (FWC) is “to protect, promote and improve the Flint River and the Watershed.” According to Executive Director, Rebecca Fedewa, the coalition has been around since 1997 and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1998.
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