How to start a cutting garden
April 28, 2020, 1:28 p.m. by Tom Oder
Follow these 5 easy steps to grow enough flowers to fill your house with blooms.
How to garden for bumblebees
January 29, 2020, 2:11 p.m. by Tom Oder
Creating a bumblebee-friendly garden will help the struggling pollinators and be a boon for your blooms as well.
5 spiders that generate the most myths
October 4, 2019, 3:32 p.m. by Tom Oder
Read the facts about the most asked-about arachnids on the planet.
How do hurricanes affect birds?
September 6, 2019, 11:12 a.m. by Tom Oder
Research project tracks how hurricanes modify birds' migrations over the Atlantic.
Neonicotinoids: What gardeners need to know
May 29, 2019, 12:13 p.m. by Tom Oder
The pesticides are effective against a wide range of insects — including the good guys.
How to identify different types of bees
May 3, 2019, 4:58 p.m. by Tom Oder
And wasps and hornets and yellow jackets and other flying insects.
How to get rid of moles in your yard
May 2, 2019, 2:26 p.m. by Tom Oder
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
The bitter legal battle behind Georgia's sweet Vidalia onion
April 26, 2019, 6:22 p.m. by Tom Oder
This signature Georgia export has a colorful history.
16 plants that repel unwanted insects
April 22, 2019, 1:42 p.m. by Tom Oder
Whether you need extra protection for your garden or your skin, these herbs and flowers can help shoo away pests.
How to connect children with the natural world in your own backyard
April 4, 2019, 8:23 a.m. by Tom Oder
'Nature Play at Home' is full of inspiration and projects to make it happen in your neighborhood.
Bizarre plants delightfully come to life in 'Atlas of Botanic Poetry'
February 20, 2019, 8:22 a.m. by Tom Oder
Botanist and biologist Francis Hallé introduces a new world of rainforest flora in his latest art-driven book.
How to use succulents as outdoor annuals
February 16, 2019, 12:12 p.m. by Tom Oder
Succulents are affordable, low-maintenance and add a nice contrast to your flowers.
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13 of the world's most gentle dog breeds
These are the most sweet, loving and gentle dogs with kids and families.
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Every solar system model you've seen is wrong
Filmmakers map out the true scale of the planets' orbits in the sand.
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Why are we still talking about Chris McCandless?
The man who wandered into the wilds of Alaska and died in 1992 is still making news.
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7 things you never knew about dragonflies
These beautiful but ferocious predators have sharp mandibles and can fly backward.
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Wild mushrooms: What to eat, what to avoid
Proper identification can mean the difference between life and death.
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Sanctuary dog mourns his animal friends by staying by their side
Tricycle the dog will spend days stretched out on a friend's grave.
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How other species handle social distancing when someone is sick
Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels.
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What gray hair says about your health
From heart disease risk to vitamin deficiencies, your tresses can talk.
