How to build an indoor succulent garden
October 12, 2017, 2:40 p.m. by Tom Oder
A tray garden is a DIY solution to bringing these beauties inside.
How your garden springs to life at night
October 6, 2017, 10:53 a.m. by Tom Oder
Flowers, bees, moths, slugs ... when the sun sets, there's work to be done.
Why we should accept our ecological state for what it is, not what we want it to be
October 1, 2017, 2:27 p.m. by Tom Oder
Ecologist Chris Thomas, author of 'Inheritors of the Earth,' asks readers to look at what we gain through environmental losses.
What you need to know about beneficial bugs
September 27, 2017, 1:12 p.m. by Tom Oder
Not all insects are bad for your garden. Here's a guide to beneficial bugs, and what they can do for you.
Why do oak trees produce more acorns some years but not others?
September 14, 2017, 11:54 a.m. by Tom Oder
A range of factors influence acorn production, even within a 100-mile area.
How do hurricanes affect birds?
September 11, 2017, 1:50 p.m. by Tom Oder
New research project is tracking how Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma modify birds’ migrations over the Atlantic.
How a Bronx teacher started a green classroom revolution that's spreading across the U.S.
September 6, 2017, 7:21 a.m. by Tom Oder
Stephen Ritz, author of 'The Power of a Plant,' developed a curriculum for indoor gardening that is changing lives and improving schools.
Your handy guide to mulch
August 26, 2017, 11:42 a.m. by Tom Oder
Mulch can be both aesthetically pleasing and practically useful.
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.
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11 things humans do that dogs hate
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A dying chimp embraces her old friend and refuses to let go
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This feral 'grandpa' cat may not care for humans, but oh, does he love kittens
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Iowa boy builds tiny house in his backyard
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11 things you didn't know about Ouija
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This WWII vet loves to walk, but he can't go far
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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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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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.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
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