With these maps, you can track migratory birds in near real time
April 20, 2018, 3:39 p.m. by Tom Oder
Cornell's BirdCast site gets an upgrade that bird-watchers will love.
To help a native bee, you have to know one
April 13, 2018, 2:01 p.m. by Tom Oder
Author Paige Embry is on a mission to educate gardeners so they can help give these pollinators a leg up.
How to humanely keep wildlife out of the garden
March 15, 2018, 9:31 a.m. by Tom Oder
Author Theresa Rooney offers some tips on hungry visitors.
What hummingbirds want
March 12, 2018, 1 p.m. by Tom Oder
Not sure when to hang a hummingbird feeder, or where? What about how to deal with territorial birds? We've got the answers.
How to grow microgreens at home
March 7, 2018, 1:48 p.m. by Tom Oder
These mini version of common herbs and vegetables create a simple, at-home project.
Why nandina berries and certain birds don't mix
February 19, 2018, 5:01 p.m. by Tom Oder
Berries are great winter food for birds — with the exception of this plant and this bird.
Your winter garden may be quiet, but your winter soil is brimming with life
February 17, 2018, 3:04 p.m. by Tom Oder
Your plants, and billions of organisms in the soil, could use a little help even when things aren't growing.
Why do you eat what you eat? It's complicated
February 8, 2018, 10:53 a.m. by Tom Oder
Author Rachel Herz delves into our fussy relationship with food.
Kimbal Musk's garden dream is growing
January 24, 2018, 12:18 p.m. by Tom Oder
With a garden in every school, kids will be food-smart and eco-savvy.
How to help your houseplants through winter
January 17, 2018, 9:54 a.m. by Tom Oder
Short, dry days with no sunlight and cold temperatures: You can nurse your houseplants through the perils of winter with some simple care and attention.
What chemicals are used on garden bulbs?
December 21, 2017, 10:17 a.m. by Tom Oder
We went to an expert to find out.
The Grumpy Gardener wants to teach you how to garden with attitude
December 10, 2017, 3:06 p.m. by Tom Oder
Southern Living’s 'Grumpy Gardener' Steve Bender delivers plant wisdom with a whole lot of wit in his new A to Z guide.
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Remember that kid who invented a way to clean up ocean plastic? He's back, and it's happening
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11 things humans do that dogs hate
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Watch this lost dog when he finds his family again
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12 plants that repel unwanted insects
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Meet the defiant grandmothers who still call Chernobyl home
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5 homemade lip scrub recipes
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Edit your closet
Empty your closet, then put back only the clothes you wear within the last year.
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How to declutter your life
A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.
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Live out of just one bag
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
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Less stuff makes you frugal
It's important to reevaluate all the stuff you own, and whether or not you really need it.
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Tidy up your electronic life
Marie Kondo's ideas work for your phone and computer, too.
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The experts' secrets to getting organized
Hint: There's a connection between clutter and your mental health.
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