Solar panels pair surprisingly well with tomatoes, peppers and pollinators
September 30, 2019, 4:10 p.m. by Russell McLendon
In 'agrivoltaics,' crops and solar panels not only share land and sunlight, but also make each other more efficient.
A Fourth of July to remember
July 8, 2019, 5:22 p.m. by Benyamin Cohen
A patriotic party among neighbors offers a new outlook on rural life.
Front-yard veggie gardeners declare victory
July 3, 2019, 11:36 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Couple finally replants after drawn-out case in Florida.
How to get rid of roaches naturally
July 2, 2019, 10:52 a.m. by Chanie Kirschner
Banishing roaches without toxic chemicals can be time-consuming, but well worth the effort.
Beware of yellow jacket nests the size of cars
July 1, 2019, 2:15 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Alabama is feeling the sting of climate change.
How to kill bedbugs
June 21, 2019, 11:37 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
These critters are sneaky, small and often evolve to resist pesticide. So, how do you find them and get rid of them?
Urban food forest takes root in Atlanta
June 11, 2019, 9:29 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
It's the first in Georgia and the largest in the U.S.
How to make cut flowers last longer
June 10, 2019, 8:09 a.m. by Chanie Kirschner
Your beautiful blooms will look fresh for a lot longer if you add a little perk-me-up in their vase.
Spectacular U.K. island seeks rugged gardener
June 5, 2019, 1:42 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
St. Michael's Mount off the coast of Cornwall is looking for someone to live there and care for its ancient gardens.
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.
Why cohousing could be the answer for aging baby boomers
May 28, 2019, 12:17 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
It's not just a place to live, it's an intentional community.
Why the future of housing should be multifamily and multigenerational
May 21, 2019, 6:40 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
To solve our housing crisis, we have to loosen up a bit.
Atlanta to Appalachia: Meet the quirky neighbors who keep my life interesting
May 18, 2019, 9:33 a.m. by Benyamin Cohen
From spraying coyote urine to mourning the passing of a horse, I'm learning to be part of this community.
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Your 2019 fall foliage guide
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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Why do leaves change color in autumn?
Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall foliage each year.
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Test your fall knowledge
The days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere: It must be fall.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.