How to start a cutting garden

Follow these five easy steps to grow enough flowers to fill your house with blooms and…

How to garden for bumblebees

Creating a bumblebee-friendly garden will help the struggling pollinators and be a boon for your blooms…

5 spiders that generate the most questions

What kind of spider is that? Smash the myths and learn the answers to the most…

How do hurricanes affect birds?

Research project will track how hurricanes are modifying birds' migrations over the Atlantic.

Neonicotinoids: What gardeners need to know

The pesticides are effective against a wide range of insects — including the good guys.

How to identify different types of bees

Not sure how to tell a carpenter bee from a honey bee from a wasp? This…

How to get rid of moles in your yard

Are there mole tunnels in your yard? Here are tips to help with mole control, from…

The bitter legal battle behind Georgia's sweet Vidalia onion

Everything you need to know about the Vidalia onion, one of Georgia's most popular exports.

How to connect children with the natural world in your own backyard

Nancy Striniste, a landscape designer and educator, has written a book, "Nature Play at Home," and…

16 plants that repel unwanted insects

Whether you need extra protection for your garden or your skin, these herbs and flowers make…