Despite the federal government’s own admission that wind energy offers “cost-competitive, emission-free and locally produced electricity across the country,” President Donald Trump said this week that “we’re not allowing any windmills to go up.” During his Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, the president praised the coal and nuclear power industries and said no more wind turbines will be built. His administration has already revoked permits for or halted construction on wind power projects that had pre

Ever heard of a plant hardiness zone🤔🌱? A “plant hardiness zone” is a geographic area defined by a certain average annual minimum temperature–which is important to know for keeping our plants alive when growing your own food in the garden! Rising average temperatures has caused Wake County to shift planting zones from 7b to 8a. This presents us with the opportunity to grow summer veggies longer each year. You can find out your zone by utilizing USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map found here: plantha