Are you a fan of kombucha? It’s the health drink that’s a mix of tea with yeast and good bacteria. If you have leftover kombucha, there are other uses for it around the house. It’s an effective insecticide that can help prevent invasive pests from getting into your house. You can also dilute a jar of kombucha with a gallon of water and use it to hydrate and feed plants in your garden. It helps add acidity, and your plants will love the kombucha boost.

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Have you ever seen a large turtle in the middle of the road and wondered if you should help relocate it so it doesn’t get smashed by a car? Wildlife experts agree that if you can safely help, you should. Some turtles –- the snapping turtle, for instance -- can injure you, so care must be taken so you don’t get hurt. First, make sure your car is safely parked. Then use something like a floor mat from your car and nudge the turtle onto it. Drag the mat (with the turtle facing the opposite direction) off the road and out of harm’s way.

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If you love writing with a pencil, consider upgrading your writing utensil to something even greener. First, a wood or recycled composite pencil is far better than a plastic mechanical pencil. Second, did you know you can upgrade your wooden pencil to help get your garden growing? New “plantable” pencils are embedded with seeds that are ready to plant when your pencil is shaved down to a stub. Just insert the stub into soil and watch herbs, flowers and vegetables come to life in your garden. Many brands and varieties are in stores now.

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