In nature, the role of scent is very simple, to attract pollinating insects to plants. During winter when the garden tends to be quiet, the air is humid and few leaves on the trees, and even fewer insects around at this time of year. Despite winter flowers appearing to be smaller and colours more subtle, [...]

Makeup days needed for some local schools MOUNT VERNON — Snow, snow and more snow this winter has resulted in school closings as well as many one- or two-hour delays of the start of the school day. Read more on Mount Vernon News

Lawmaker seeks ban on some chemicals in shampoo, makeup, lotions DENVER – The shampoo, makeup or moisturizer Coloradans are using could contain cancer-causing chemicals, according to a Colorado state lawmaker. Rep. Diane Primavera (D-Broomfield) has introduced House Bill 1248, the Colorado Safe Personal Care Products Act, in an effort to prevent their sale in stores [...]