How Climate Change is Impacting Washington’s Cherry Blossoms In early March, hundreds of thousands of people descend upon the D.C. area for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. The event commemorates the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the Mayor of Tokyo to the United States in 1912 as a token of solidarity and friendship between…
Even Trees Need a Little Spring Cleaning With the arrival of spring, many homeowners have already begun compiling a list of spring cleaning chores needed around their homes. Of course, cleaning out closets and reorganizing the basement or garage are popular choices, but what about your property? Couldn’t they benefit from a bit of spring…
Why Does Soil Smell So Good? Chances are you’re unaware of the word “geosmin,” but your body’s sense of smell knows precisely what it is. Imagine an early spring day, and you’re greeted with a pleasing, earthy aroma as soon as you step outside. The smell of the soil was first looked into back in…
