In October, migrating monarch butterflies will flutter into North Texas and they need milkweeds for their hatchling caterpillars to feed on.

From left, Dallas Urban Farms team member Alaric Overbey with founders Jody Thompson and Maximillian Wall at their Deep Ellum rooftop farm where they'll be growing food in tower gardens. Photos courtesy of Dallas Urban Farms.

Aug. 18, 2015 

Aug. 12, 2015

By Jason Winningham, the Green Tip Guy

This is a new feature called "Green Tip of the Week "created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.  

 Trinity Environmental Academy opened last week at Paul Quinn College with 150 students. Photos courtesy of TEA.

Aug. 11, 2015

Jason Winningham of Duncanville created the Green Tip of the Week series. GreenSourceDFW.org recently began publishing Winningham’s eco-friendly videos as an ongoing feature.

Aug. 3, 2015

By Julie Thibodeaux

Watermelon basil, made from locally grown produce, is one of Alchemy Pops unique flavors. Photos courtesy of Alchemy Pops. 

July 27, 2015

By Julie Thibodeaux

A Fort Worth-based entrepreneur gathers fresh produce from Texas farmers and transforms it into delicious frozen treats.

TCU-grad Carolyn Phillips is the alchemist behind Alchemy Pops, which launched late last year.

Gecko Hardware is raising money through a GoFundMe campaign to restock inventory after a slow start in 2015 that threatens the business' future. Photos courtesy of Gecko Hardware.

July 20, 2015

Andrea Ridout, owner of Gecko Hardware in Dallas, appealed to the public for help last week.

The eco-friendly hardware store needs more revenue to keep going.

Beverly Thomas' Veggie Van is stocked with fresh organically grown produce from her farm.

Jan Peck and David Davis thought it was time to update Mother Goose for a more eco-friendly generation.

Hiking and enjoying the outdoors should not be a bloodletting affair.