Have you ever been confused by labels on eggs? Terms such as “organic,” “natural,” “clean” and “antibiotic-free” all sound great, but only some of them carry actual meaning or are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. One of those labels is “pasture-raised,” and you’ve likely seen it on the pricier egg cartons at your local grocery store, along with the terms “cage-free” and “free-range.” Are they worth the extra cost? Read on: https://loom.ly/eCXsJos ... See more

As warm weather is winding down, start thinking about how to plan for winter in your garden. Your soil cannot lie bare over the winter months. The wind, rain and cold will damage the precious top layer; it will lose nutrients and structure, and start to erode. Thus, as your summer garden comes to the end, if you don’t provide a blanket, nature will do the job with weeds. Read more: https://loom.ly/qTAgaTk

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It's World Gratitude Day. We're grateful for Greenville's abundance of water and for those who work hard to keep it clean. What are you grateful for?

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Greenville County is beautiful, but litter can quickly take a gorgeous, scenic drive and trash it. A 2009 study by Keep America Beautiful found a strong contributor to littering is the prevalence of litter that is already there. About 15% of littering is affected by the environment, or existing litter. You can be part of the solution by just driving your trash home and disposing of it properly. Find out all the ways you can volunteer and help clean up Greenville County,SC’s roads here: https://loom.ly/ZAcigL4

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Join us for a fun painting demonstration with local artist Jessica Lancaster September 18th!

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Are you planning to build or renovate a home? Make sure you manage stormwater!

💧 Review the slope of your land to ensure that runoff from rain or melting snow will not flood your house.
💧 Land development permanently alters the way in which stormwater flows across a site due to grading, compaction and the installation of impervious cover like a driveway.
💧 Stormwater management is intended to reduce the impacts of development on the receiving water bodies during and after construction is complete.

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Have you heard about Clemson SNAP-Ed? Join us September 18th at the Berea Library and learn about this awesome program!

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So your landscape is looking pretty good.... but what about your shorescape? If you live on a river, lake, or stream you've got one. Clemson has a great article on how this unexplored type of gardening really matters to water quality!
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Every day should be a dog day! Thanks for keeping it clean!
Grab it, Bag It, Trash It! Learn More: https://loom.ly/BxNhxLE

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Seed Library EXTRAVAGANZA Saturday September 18th! Free seeds, food, activities, and prizes!

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