How to create a dragonfly garden
July 2, 2018, 10:38 a.m. by Tom Oder
A freshwater source and appropriate plants are key to attracting these colorful insects.
MSU students launch campaign to build massive biodome
May 8, 2018, 8:11 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
State-of-the-art structure will offer a dose of nature once provided by a now-razed greenhouse on campus.
These natural pesticides won't harm good bugs
May 3, 2018, 11:48 a.m. by Roni Robbins
Before reaching for the commercial pesticides, try these solutions first.
Unplug, escape and leave the digital world behind with Slow Cabins
May 2, 2018, 8:23 a.m. by Matt Hickman
There's a lot to like about this off-grid lodging concept from Belgium.
Why you should grow a lawn for bees
April 27, 2018, 11:51 a.m. by Tom Oder
If you leave these weed flowers intact, your local pollinators will thank you.
Collapsible skyscraper would offer disaster zones a vertical boost
April 24, 2018, 10:52 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Skyshelter.zip, winner of the 2018 eVolo Skyscraper Competition, is predictably implausible.
New Ikea collections for kids spotlight threatened wildlife
April 19, 2018, 8:38 a.m. by Matt Hickman
These playful jungle and safari prints come with an important message.
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.
Artisan tea farms are sprouting around the U.S.
April 13, 2018, 9:57 a.m. by Josh Lew
Tea growing has a long, if modest, history in America.
Seawater Greenhouse brings agriculture to world's harshest environments
April 12, 2018, 9:28 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The impossible is made possible thanks to plenty of sunshine and saltwater.
How to make a dandelion sing like an angel
April 11, 2018, 1:18 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Well, almost like an angel — but let the dandelion symphony begin!
Why every house should be designed for multigenerational living
April 11, 2018, 8:24 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
1 in 5 Americans live in this situation, but the houses aren't built with this end goal in mind.
Scientists harvest their first salad in Antarctica
April 6, 2018, 1:53 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
You don't need soil or sunlight, but you do need patience.
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17 popsicle recipes
You only need a popsicle mold and a blender to get started.
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Dogs that love the beach
With the water, the sand and the sea air, there's just so much to adore.
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10 keys to a great vacation
To make sure it's the best time it can be, a little planning is in order.
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Beaches with unique sand
Here are eight beaches where you can find exceptionally beautiful sand that strays from the norm.
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5 smoothie recipes
Feel free to mix and match these ingredients to create your own refreshing combo.
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How to attract fireflies
Fireflies are like nature's fairy lights, and who doesn't want more of that?
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8 places to escape the heat
You can ski, ice skate, play in snow or just enjoy the cool weather.
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