Earthworms are fascinating creatures. They play a critical role in maintaining healthy soil by breaking down organic matter, like dead plants, branches, little pieces of wood, seed droppings, pine cones and needles, leaves, etc. Earthworms are good at ingesting soils … Read More
January is here, and with it comes a chance to make a real impact in 2025. The Rainbow River needs us now more than ever. We here at One Rake at a Time are ready to take bold steps to … Read More
As we are now entering a Florida winter, how should people take care of their lawns while still protecting the springs? Should you fertilize or water your lawn in the winter months? I personally don’t fertilize my lawn in the … Read More
My Mother was born May 13, a Sunday, Mother’s Day in 1923. She was a great lady and I want to share a story about how she helped motivate me to start the cleanup of our springs and still motivates … Read More
We, One Rake at a Time, set up a tent at Boomtown Days in Dunnellon on Saturday April 13. It was a perfect weather day, cool in the morning then upper 70’s in the afternoon. The historic district along West … Read More
Springs are the direct result of rain water. Rain water is usually very pure and clean. Many people collect it as drinking water all over the world. As the rain comes down here in the hills of Central Florida much … Read More
$10 million for a new Crystal River city hall By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter Crystal River Mayor Joe Meek was hoping to get the $10 million the city requested from the state legislature to build a new city hall. … Read More
When you stick rake into calm still water, you will see ripples go out from the middle in an almost perfect circle. There will be one ripple after another until finally they all dissipate and the water is still again. … Read More
This year sure did go by fast. Sometimes I think that time is actually speeding up, then at other times it seems to slow down. In this holiday season of giving Thanks in November durning one of America’s favorite holidays … Read More
Our State Government is in charge of our water resources. They have the power to issue permits and regulate how we manage and restore our rivers and springs. For many years along the Rainbow River chemicals have been used to … Read More