Renee Freemon Mulvihill

1 month ago | bhg.com | Renee Freemon Mulvihill

Photo: Carson Downing Wildflowers are plants that happily grow on their own in the wild without human help. Many are native plants, but some are just good self-seeders. They often create a jumble of enticing colors and textures that you can bring to your own yard by planting a wildflower garden of easy-to-grow plants To get started, take a look at these colorful choices and get tips from a gardening expert on choosing the best varieties for your space.

2 months ago | ffa.org | Renee Freemon Mulvihill

FFA members at the Haleyville Center of Technology in Haleyville, Ala., aren’t just reading about construction — they’re putting their learning into practice by constructing a tiny house in the school’s shop. Through their courses, members can also prepare for and take the Home Builders Association of Alabama’s Residential Construction Skills test, which allows them to graduate with a certification that gives them a leg up on fellow job seekers in the construction industry.

2 months ago | bhg.com | Renee Freemon Mulvihill

Photo: Better Homes & Gardens Although it was fun to jump into leaf piles when you were a kid, raking up leaves doesn’t seem quite as enjoyable when you’re an adult. Luckily, leaf mulchers can make yard cleanup a lot easier—often without any raking at all thanks to leaf mulchers that double as leaf vacuums—and can help improve your lawn and soil health as well.

Jan 6, 2025 | ffa.org | Renee Freemon Mulvihill

Being innovative in problem-based learning is an integral part of the Bettye Davis East FFA Chapter in Anchorage, Alaska. This chapter began in 2023 and is part of Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, which is a confluence of cultures. “Many students come from communities where agriculture sustainability and natural resource management is embedded within their communities,” says Maureen Cronin, co-advisor of the Bettye Davis East FFA Chapter.

Nov 29, 2024 | ffa.org | Renee Freemon Mulvihill

Austin Courson’s FFA experiences took him to new heights this summer when he received an opportunity to fly with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in Pensacola, Fla., before their air show. Courson, an FFA advisor and assistant principal at J.M. Tate High School in Cantonment, Fla., and past Florida FFA state secretary, was selected as a “key influencer rider” in recognition of his commitment to students, specifically those in his school’s agriculture classes and FFA chapter.