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Learn about Butterflies and Their Importance in the Environment  One important aspect of living a green life is attending and appreciating local eco-friendly and greenliving events.   Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland is hosting their annual "Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit", beginning this month, on April 18, in the Gardens' South Conservatory Building.  Wings of Fancy is an exhibit that focuses on butterflies and describes the impact these insects have on the environment.  The exhibit ends in September. A center-piece of the exhibit is that attendees can watch hundreds of butterflies flying around the Conservatory.  In addition to the exhibit, people of all ages can enjoy several related butterfly events during Wings of Fancy: Wings of Fancy Butterfly Birthday Party : Host a birthday party at Brookside Gardens during the Wings of Fancy exhibit. Garden after Dark: Wings and Wine : Enjoy an evening of refreshments with an opportu...

Using and Re-using Every Resource Want to reduce food waste? Easily plant the seeds from ripe, fresh, fruits and vegetables to make the most of produce.  Follow these three methods to collect and plant the seeds from strawberries:   1) Scrape the seeds :  Use a knife, fork, or spoon to, carefully, scrape the seeds from the outside of the strawberry and place the seeds aside. 2) Pick out the seeds : Use a toothpick to get the seeds from the outside of the strawberry. 3) Blend the strawberry : Place the strawberries in a blender and blend for 10 to 20 seconds.  Strain the mixture and throw away the broken or partial seeds.  Place the un-damaged seeds aside and save for later. Once the seeds are collected, place them in a clean ziploc bag or container and freeze them until planting.  Plant the seeds in a seed tray first and then transfer to a pot when ready. Grady Management was founded in 1965 and continues to provide a full service residential, commercial, a...