Environment and Nature

Nature photographer, columnist dies (Galveston County Daily News)

9 Jul 2008

Margaret “Maggie� Petsch-Chasalow, who photographed coastal nature for The Galveston County Daily News, died Monday after an illness. She was 64.

A vacation in the yard is just steps away (Rapid City Journal)

9 Jul 2008

It’s not that often that South Dakota can claim a perfect weather day. But for Chris and Susan Jaeger’s recent Staycation Garden Party, the wind was calm, the temperature was just right and the sun was on its best behavior as a gathering of about 20 master gardeners and friends enjoyed a unique social occasion.

What's Tops in Tile? Organic Influence and Fashion Forward (Carteret County News-Times)

9 Jul 2008

(ARA) - Far beyond the bath -- that's where creative homeowners and inventive interior designers are taking tile in 2008. Ceramic tile is hotter than ever, thanks to an astounding array of design options and the inherent "green" qualities of the materials.