A new beginning for an old ghost town?
June 22, 2019, 9:05 a.m. by Angela Nelson
Once called 'Society Hill,' Elkmont was a destination for wealthy vacationers.
Why the giant heads of 43 presidents are sitting in a field in Virginia
May 1, 2019, 9:28 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The discarded busts hope to find a home in a museum someday.
Danish island embraces trash-free lifestyle
April 29, 2019, 8:25 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
By 2032, everything will be recycled, repaired or reused.
Ancient Guatemalans crafted massive sculptures using lightning and magnetism
April 22, 2019, 8:38 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Findings suggest that people knew about magnetism more than 2,000 years ago.
'Gruesome Grannies' and 10-year-olds shut down London for the Extinction Rebellion
April 22, 2019, 12:06 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
Climate activists of all ages are demanding change now.
Atlanta to Appalachia: My unlikely journey from urban gridlock to country living
April 18, 2019, 3:27 p.m. by Benyamin Cohen
How embracing a serene, rural lifestyle has taught me to use a chainsaw, ride a pickup and get off my blood pressure medication.
After the fire, the fate of Notre Dame's relics comes into view
April 16, 2019, 1:38 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
While many of the cathedral's precious centuries-old relics were saved from the flames, the fate of some remains unknown.
10 breathtaking stained-glass windows
April 16, 2019, 11:04 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Light filters through these gorgeous windows and creates a rainbow of shapes and colors.
The colorful, fantastical world of Dale Chihuly
April 16, 2019, 9:11 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
This whimsical glass art always draws a crowd no matter the venue.
You don't need a 'Game of Thrones' dire wolf
April 15, 2019, 10:55 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
Fans of the show are seeking out dire wolf lookalikes, such as huskies and American Alsatians. But that's not necessarily good news.
Why the date of Passover always changes
April 10, 2019, 12:48 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The date moves around our modern calendar, but it always falls on the same day on the Jewish calendar.
Going to a farm high school doesn't mean you're necessarily going to be a farmer
April 10, 2019, 8:35 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Students gain experiences that can take them to college, to a agricultural career or far beyond.
Instead of throwing away food, this Indiana school is sending it home with students
April 8, 2019, 8:25 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Schools teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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