We here at Sticks of Fire understand the importance of sustainable living. Referred to more commonly as “living green,” it is the practice of going about your daily activities in an efficient manner with consideration for the environment, your neighbors, and your children’s grandchildren. The idea is to reduce our use of the [...]
Speaking of newspaper litter… On Thursday mornings, we used to find the “community” edition of the Tampa Tribune at the bottom of our driveway. We didn’t ask for it, it just showed up. The small tab with what newspaper journalists call “chicken dinner news” was not really given to you out of concern for community, but [...]
Newspapers are good at "do as I say, not as I do."
The Ocean Foundation says that anyone who wants to destroy sea grass can make up for it by simply writing a check. the St. Pete Times has doubts.
Take your St. Pete Times out of the plastic bag, and read columnist Sue Carlton's message: Retail stores should quit using plastic bags.
Want to decorate with holly? Get a few Florida Friendly species and plant them!
When we announced our plans to move to Florida from Ohio a few years ago, folks up North seemed to have one major objection: “Oh, won’t you miss the changing seasons?” Ive always been of the opinion that the seasons in Ohio are a) Almost Winter, b) Winter, c) Still Winter, and d) Road Construction, [...]
The American Beautyberry bush bears clusters of small, shiny, brilliantly purple berries that add a spash of color to any landscape.
One of the marvelous things about living in Florida is the abundance of wildlife year-round. When the north is buried in snow, butterflies still visit our gardens. The birds preparing to migrate south this time of year will be flying right through our yards in a month or two. Floridians who garden for wildlife can [...]
