5 books on more meaningful relationships
April 22, 2014, 3:57 p.m. by Helen Jupiter
Take a literary journey through the science of rewarding relationships.
5 books to help you reach your goals
January 14, 2014, 1:30 p.m. by Helen Jupiter
These books offer ways to make positive changes in your life — through understanding the science of habits and shattering the myths of happiness.
5 books about food, farms and philanthropy
December 9, 2013, 5:45 p.m. by Helen Jupiter
From the promise of insects as food to home-grown grains, each of these books offers something to chew on.
5 books on our urban future
November 7, 2013, 9:01 a.m. by Helen Jupiter
These new releases make the case for a hyper-dense, urban future.
5 books about economics and the environment
October 24, 2013, 1:40 p.m. by Helen Jupiter
From cheap fashion to the billion-dollar trash trade, the following five books demonstrate some of the key connections between economic and natural systems.
5 must-read biographies about quirky, influential men
September 9, 2013, 5:16 p.m. by Helen Jupiter
These unusual biographies will entertain, amaze and inspire.
5 books about fear you should read
August 2, 2013, 5:31 p.m. by Helen Jupiter
These books will help quell your most powerful anxieties.
5 books explore wildlife and waste in America
July 9, 2013, 2:35 p.m. by Helen Jupiter
From urban sprawl to sprawling landfills, these books touch on some of our biggest environmental challenges.
5 books that explore our humanity
May 31, 2013, 2:42 p.m. by Helen Jupiter
From the morality of bonobos to the importance of baking, each of these books explores a unique aspect of our humanity.
Life on the spectrum: 5 books about autism and Asperger's
April 17, 2013, 10:51 a.m. by Helen Jupiter
These books introduce you to a variety of families who have turned a diagnosis into a new way of celebrating life.
5 books on the history and future of our chemical world
March 26, 2013, 2:27 p.m. by Helen Jupiter
From BPA to lead, our world has become toxic. But hasn't it always been?
5 books that explore the truth about love, from neurobiology to online dating
February 14, 2013, 7:22 p.m. by Helen Jupiter
From the neurobiology of attraction to the hard truth about online dating, these books offer fresh takes on our quest for love.
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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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