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.
Contain yourself
July 31, 2009, 5:31 a.m. by S.A. Rogers
No garden? No problem. With a few old buckets, cans or other recycled containers, you can work out your green thumb without shelling out your greenbacks.
In zero net energy buildings, electricity is 'free'
July 30, 2009, 12:42 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
Ultra-efficient homes that produce their own power and are carbon-neutral may become common in the coming years as builders embrace the concept.
Truck farm takes love of veggies to New York City streets
July 29, 2009, 3:09 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
The filmmaking duo behind 'King Corn' turned the bed of a pickup truck into a veggie garden, filmed the process and set it to a quirky original soundtrack.
A year without spending: One woman's anxieties, missteps and insights
July 27, 2009, 3:35 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
Angela Barton blogs about her experiences after joining 'The Compact' to buy nothing new for a whole year.
What can I put in my compost pile?
July 27, 2009, 1:54 p.m. by Vanessa Vadim
As the bumper sticker makes clear, composting should be easy.
40 farmers under 40, Nos. 11-20
July 21, 2009, 9:30 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Meet the new crop of American farmers — young and energetic idealists who are bringing local, sustainable food back to the table.
40 farmers under 40
July 21, 2009, 9:30 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Meet the new crop of American farmers -- young and energetic idealists who are bringing local, sustainable food back to the table.
40 farmers under 40, Nos. 21-30
July 21, 2009, 9:30 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Meet the new crop of American farmers -- young and energetic idealists who are bringing local, sustainable food back to the table.
40 farmers under 40, Nos. 31-40
July 21, 2009, 9:30 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Meet the new crop of American farmers -- young and energetic idealists who are bringing local, sustainable food back to the table.
Food safety standards threaten organic farming
July 17, 2009, 1:04 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
Customers frightened of foodborne diseases are holding farmers to stringent standards that contradict biologically diverse farming methods.
Feed a Hungry Robot with Your Refrigerator
July 15, 2009, 4:09 p.m. by Plenty Magazine
Owners of old refrigerators that can contain many toxic chemicals like mercury, are being paid to recycle!
ON THE STREETS: Organic or ganic?
July 14, 2009, 5:44 a.m. by Meredith Darlington
Can these New Yorkers correctly identify which item is organic and which is ganic?
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10 of the snowiest places
Some of these cities get hundreds of inches of snow each year.
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These places always have gorgeous weather
Sunny and 80 degrees? Sign us up! These locales are the perfect escape from the cold.
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14 spectacular ice caves
Whether they're hiding beneath glaciers or inside a mountain, ice caves are strange and surreal.
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A breathtaking look at our national parks
Whether you're an armchair traveler or planning a trip, enjoy these winter wonderlands.
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10-not-too-cold destinations
Just because you're going north for the winter doesn't mean you'll get frozen.