A new Instagram video circulating among Richmond residents is raising questions about ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing gas used to sterilize medical equipment, and whether local facilities and warehouses could be contributing to an underrecognized public health...
While it is legal to grow, possess, and consume cannabis for personal recreational use in Virginia, it is still illegal to sell recreational cannabis. As things stand, only the state-approved medical marijuana operators are allowed to sell marijuana in Virginia. The fact that multiple bills introduced this session failed to gain enough support to...
Egg prices have reached record highs, with prices up 138% in December from the previous year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited a record outbreak of avian flu as a reason for the high prices. However, the nation's antitrust regulator, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), should also...
This year marks the fifth annual Garden Glow at Maymont, an iridescent illumination of Richmond’s crown jewel. Featuring art installations by Alfonso Perez Acosta, Jeff Dobrow, and Kevin Aukward, this cozy fall ticket is a lightbulb of an idea for a date night or an evening with family and friends. Set against the tranquil center of the Japanese...
“Attack of the Killer Thumbs” aims to provide answers to your garden quandaries and your houseplant conundrums. We think plants make our lives and homes and balconies a better place to be. But we also know that you aren’t made of money. Here you will not find “recommendations” for our “favorite” ninety-dollar gadgets or “quick and easy” tutorials...
The Enrichmond Foundation’s TreeLab projects spark interest throughout Richmond in restoring greenspace while also educating the public on plant growth and health. In a small greenhouse owned by the City Of Richmond, TreeLab Manager Aaron McFarland cultivates native trees and other plants available for purchase. Although TreeLab, a project...
How often do we know the origins of the products we buy? At AlterNatives Boutique, the answer is every time. We caught up with owner Guadalupe Ramirez as she embarks on her 25th year in Carytown. The story of AlterNatives Boutique begins and ends with one idea: if you give someone the opportunity for education and the access to...
Whether you want to incorporate more clean skin products into your life or just to live out your cottagecore fantasy, these homemade soap businesses from all around Virginia are here to add to your collection. And the best part: the soap comes from goats. While you’re deep asleep in your bed at five in the morning, Crystal Neilson-Hall of...
At Eden's Community Garden, a project of Second Baptist Church in Southside, growing food for the community helps nourish the soul. “My happiness is making other people happy. Seeing a smile on someone’s face that you gave to them… nothing tops that. And that is why I do what I do.” That is what Mr. Merrick said to me on my first day volunteering...
Despite fewer destinations for recyclables, Virginia managed to recycle almost half of its trash in 2018. But there are still improvements that can be made. Virginia recycled almost half of its trash last year, setting a record despite China’s ban on importing plastic and other solid waste. The statewide recycling rate in 2018 was 46 percent — up...
