Two Swiss solar ovens are to help recycle stainless steel and make the process as environmentally friendly as possible. Solar ...

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Growing up, Baird stopped eating meat in part because she felt connected to animals. Her commitment grew as she learned about ...

October is an ideal month for planting perennials and now is the perfect time to get your plants in the ground before the first frosty mornings of winter take their icy grip.

Public park spaces like the lily pool, where Chicagoans can pause to catch a breath and experience some of nature's beauty, ...

October is the perfect month to plant daffodils. We've found the best varieties that are a little different from the norm to ...

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...

The Swiss cheese plant is a popular houseplant because it's large, dramatic leaves make your space feel like a jungle.

Three years after the federal government listed a tiny Nevada toad on the endangered species list, a geothermal company ...

Pushing fallen leaves into garden beds to insulate plants and nourish the soil will also shelter hibernating insects that, in turn, will sustain ground-feeding birds. It’s much better for the ...

When the holidays roll around, plenty of Wirecutter picks can pull double duty as splendid stocking stuffers — especially ...