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Tip of the Week: Rain-Rain Go Away? Rain capture systems are nothing new to farmers and gardeners, they have been using them for eons. But, with today’s modern technology and access ...

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The West End Farmers Market opened its 2013 season Sunday in Alexandria to the delight of foodies, organic food-inclined customers and art lovers. The market will operate from...

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Very few events are celebrated around the globe, but Earth Day is. This year, it’s come and gone. But we’re here to ask: What can we do to show our love of the earth on that day, a...

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Douglas MacArthur Elementary School is celebrating Earth Month in April by keeping the local landfill clearer and earning money for charity. Earth Month is an opportune time f...

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Alexandria’s newest park is likely more hospitable to plants and animals than people. Designed to be kept as a natural space in the West End, the heavily wooded area is home to som...