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Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM ● By Barbara Pleasant
Some of the best plants to keep as summer companions are herbs that enrich life with their flavors, fragrances and beauty. Whether potted or in the garden, these herbs thrive in hot weather.
Apr 01, 2017 04:53AM
The federal Every Student Succeeds Act, passed in December 2015 to take effect in the 2017-2018 school year, is the first law in U.S. histor...
Apr 01, 2017 04:46AM ● By Rick Bednar
The idea of landscaping needs to be looked at from an environmental standpoint as much as from a need for human use and enjoyment. Taking th...
Apr 01, 2017 04:45AM ● By Lester Luna
When we ask what defines organic plant care, we will get a slew of different answers depending on who we are talking to and what their level...
Mar 31, 2017 10:31AM ● By Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko
In all climates and terrains, native plants offer more attractive, lower maintenance, planet-friendly alternatives to monoculture turf lawns.
Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM
We can give a helping hand to vanishing species of butterflies by planting blossom-rich landscapes.
Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM ● By John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist
Smart energy technologies make our homes healthier, more comfortable and more affordable, all while helping our home planet.
Feb 28, 2017 12:45PM ● By Avery Mack
The latest creative and Earth-friendly options include converting remains into tree planters, jewelry, ocean reefs and even vinyl records.
Feb 28, 2017 12:25PM
Iowa State University researchers have made synthetic-leather shoes and vests out of fabric they developed using kombucha tea, vinegar and water.
After 52 percent of voters gave a thumbs-up, California is banning all single-use plastic bags, which have numbered a whopping 25 million daily.
Coffee can be relished even more when it’s made with low-energy coffeemakers, is sustainably grown and equipment and accessories are recyclable.
Jan 31, 2017 12:46PM
The two billion pallets in use in the U.S., which eat up 50 percent or our annual hardwood harvest, are being converted into furniture by an enterprising Fort Worth company.
By using cold water, natural stain removers and line drying, we can turn out sparkling clean clothes in a planet-friendly fashion.
Jan 31, 2017 12:45PM ● By April Thompson
Buying a sofa or carpet? Now we can check out its origins to verify it’s made from sustainable products without child labor or toxic chemicals harmful to family members.
Dec 28, 2016 01:43PM
After losing 60 percent of its beehives last year, Maryland has become the first state to pass a law severely restricting pesticide use.
When avians crowd together to eat from feeders they can pick up parasites and viruses from each other, but there are ways to ensure their safety and our viewing pleasure.
