How gardening can heal the land — and you
December 15, 2018, 8:12 a.m. by Tom Oder
Ecological landscape designer Jessi Bloom offers guidance in designing a yard that is healing for spirit and nature and creating sacred, meditative space.
'The Well-Placed Weed' honors the work and legacy of the late gardener Ryan Gainey
December 10, 2018, 8:21 a.m. by Tom Oder
The world-renowned garden designer was a complex mixture of brilliant, difficult and emotionally astute.
15 things you didn't know about soil
December 5, 2018, 9:18 a.m. by Tom Oder
A soil scientist shares fun facts about the incredibly diverse ecosystem located right under your feet.
Why the black market for cacti and succulents is booming
December 1, 2018, 11:10 a.m. by Tom Oder
Part of the issue is habitat destruction, but the bigger problem is poaching by highly organized global smuggling rings.
How to save nature, one backyard at a time
October 24, 2018, 11:49 a.m. by Tom Oder
You can create a haven for birds and other creatures by using native plants — and one very handy tool.
Take a visual tour through the 50 most inspiring gardens created this century
October 20, 2018, 11:35 a.m. by Tom Oder
Christopher Woods traveled to 6 continents to discover the best contemporary gardens.
How to identify poison ivy, oak and sumac
October 15, 2018, 10:27 a.m. by Tom Oder
The rhyme 'leaves of three, let it be' could describe a lot of plants, so you have to know what to look for.
These California succulents are at the center of a massive smuggling ring
October 13, 2018, 1:21 p.m. by Tom Oder
Several varieties can fetch millions on the black market in East Asia.
What you don't know about seaweed
October 9, 2018, 10:05 a.m. by Tom Oder
You may not realize it, but seaweed is utterly essential to our world.
9 peculiar facts about praying mantises
September 20, 2018, 2:55 p.m. by Tom Oder
These lizard-eating predators are related to cockroaches, and that's just the first surprise.
What I learned on a moss walk
September 20, 2018, 10:38 a.m. by Tom Oder
Moss may seem insignificant, but there are so many unique traits that make this plant important to the ecosystem.
What to do if your grass won't grow
August 24, 2018, 9:17 a.m. by Tom Oder
From too much shade to drainage issues and HOA rules, a green lawn may be easier said than done. But it doesn't have to be.
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How gardening can heal the land — and you
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There's a name for those odd flashes of light you sometimes see with your eyes closed
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Playful killer whales join woman for a swim off New Zealand coast
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college
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12 human foods dogs can eat and 5 they shouldn't
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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