How to start a terrarium in 5 easy steps
August 17, 2017, 2:27 p.m. by Tom Oder
With a simple glass container and the right plants, you can bring this self-sustaining lush landscape to your home.
19 things I learned on a mushroom walk
August 15, 2017, 4:10 p.m. by Tom Oder
Any trail in the woods is a mushroom trail. You just need to know where to look.
Neonicotinoids: What home gardeners need to know
August 15, 2017, 1:42 p.m. by Tom Oder
The pesticides are effective against a wide range of insects — including the good guys.
The science of blue flowers
July 27, 2017, 10:46 a.m. by Tom Oder
You would think that blue is just another color in nature's palette, but when it comes to flowers, it's much more complicated than that.
How to identify different types of bees
July 26, 2017, 4:16 p.m. by Tom Oder
And wasps and hornets and yellow jackets and other flying insects.
How to care for the summer garden
July 20, 2017, 12:08 p.m. by Tom Oder
Need to get your soil into shape or figure out how long to water in your summer garden? We have you covered.
A gardener's guide to New York's High Line
June 6, 2017, 1:01 p.m. by Tom Oder
There's never a bad time to visit Manhattan's urban garden.
Turn your yard into an insect migration stop
May 19, 2017, 10:33 a.m. by Tom Oder
Habitat Network can help you attract bugs, birds and all winged wildlife.
Quilting as an art form, therapy and social glue
May 13, 2017, 12:23 p.m. by Tom Oder
This relaxing hobby isn't just for grandma — you can stitch your way to a quilt that'll keep you warm in more ways than one.
The epic stories behind 6 heirloom tomatoes
May 10, 2017, 4:45 p.m. by Tom Oder
You can grow these epic tomatoes yourself!
Why invasive plants love climate change
May 3, 2017, 7:06 a.m. by Tom Oder
Luckily, we're better at tracking invasive species than ever before.
How to get rid of crabgrass
April 21, 2017, 2:08 p.m. by Tom Oder
Crabgrass doesn't have to ruin your otherwise perfect lawn.
-
Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
-
7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
-
What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
-
Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
-
Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
-
Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
Flipboard