One of the most adventurous ways to add character and beauty to your backyard is to install a pond. We, as humans, love being near water. There is something about watching the wind ripple the surface or watching the fish swim that can bring a sense of calm or serenity to an otherwise chaotic day. If done right, your new aquatic habitat will be filled with natural beauty. It can take a little more work than you thought, but the final result will continue to pay dividends far into the future.
It influences everything from high fashion to iPhones: the PANTONE Color Institute’s choice for Color of the Year. Last December, the New Jersey-based company and color-match experts announced its 2021 Colors of the Year: Illuminating and Ultimate Gray.
This popular plant-growing technique employs hydroponics and a vertically-suspended panel. These unique structures can either be freestanding or attached to a wall. Vertical gardens are a wonderful alternative to potted plants and will add a lush pop of color in even the smallest environment.
Believe it or not, some good things happened in the year 2020 in Greater Flint and My City Magazine captured the stories in our usual entertaining and informative format. Our readers enjoyed stories about exciting events and inspiring people, of hope and heroes in this year of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Here is a look back at some of those stories; MCM was unable to publish our May and June magazines due to the statewide shutdown.
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.
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.
“In ten years, we can have hundreds of micro-farms that will localize our production and we don’t have to rely upon fossil fuels to do it,” says Church. “We can build a community through food and create a healthier environment, all in our own backyard.”
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.
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.
