Environment
Our gardens and yards are strands in a huge web connecting all living creatures.
Caring for the environment starts with thoughtful decisions at home about chemicals that could impact pollinating insects, wildlife, water sources and more. Read more to see how small changes add up to a healthier world.
Everyone Loves Gardens and Gardening
Our far-flung correspondent in often arid Santa Fe leaves town and reports back.
Xeric Landscapes, Works of Art
The new botanical garden located in Santa Fe, New Mexico is a combination of artful design and xeric plants.
Fertilizer Runoff Killing Gulf
This year’s dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico, usually around 6,000 to 7,000 square miles, might well be the largest in history.
Plant Growth Regulators: Safe?
Flowering plants, like marigolds, have been treated with PGRs for years, resulting in small plants with many blossoms.
News: GMOs, Bees and Politics
At least one Senator is showing some regret that the Monsanto provision was included in the budget bill.
Bird Decline Linked to Toxic Pesticides
For years, we've known that bird species in America's farmlands and grasslands have been in steep decline.
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