Going green starts at home, and gardening can be a great way to be a bit more sustainable, help the environment but also grow your own beautiful flowers or fresh vegetables. From guerrilla gardening to great plant stories and planting tips and tricks, here are some ways to make your home a more amazing and eco-friendly place.
Scientists, agronomists and geneticists are taking the next step in food modification: improving our food from the inside out. Here are 10 more of the most intriguing GM fruits & vegetables ever to drop off the vine.
One Comment »»Camouflage is not just for animals, plants do it too - but this is a unique new natural phenomena just discovered: a plant pretending to be sick and under attack.
7 Comments »»Green is glorious. It’s even better when you can utilize “green” gadgets and your green thumb. Here are 20 wild and sometimes weird gadgets for the plant enthusiast.
4 Comments »»Being 'green' isn't about being a consumer, and trying to be more environmentally aware doesn't have to cost a cent.
9 Comments »»Some foods are harder for the body to digest. Some scientists say the net effect of eating them is a calorie deficit. These are called negative calorie foods.
6 Comments »»Rooftop gardens give a view of nature, improve air quality, provide roof insulation, delay storm water runoff and increase natural habitat spaces for birds.
4 Comments »»Tucked away in the Georgetown district of Washington, D.C. is a 16-acre treasure, rich with history and botanical surprises, Dumbarton Oaks gardens.
2 Comments »»Pet costumes are an apparently popular way to add a little spice to the look of pet dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and even monkeys.
5 Comments »»Some of the newest, most adventurous, mostly creatively practical green product designs floating around studios or stores today.
One Comment »»There are many eco-friendly ways to approach pest control whether the problem is slugs on your patio or a snake in the pool, no need to rely on harsh chemicals.
12 Comments »»Like any art form, bonsai has its stars and envelope pushers. Here are a half-dozen of the world's most creative bonsai artists.
4 Comments »»Some of these species fall into the realm of strange animals, while others are extraordinarily colorful or seemingly out of place in a freshwater aquarium.
Add Comment »»Before the days of jetted tubs, spas, and heated pools, the only real place to soak in hot water not in your bath tub was to visit a geothermal hot spring.
One Comment »»Furniture art from recycled elements is often strikingly beautiful. Many modern and contemporary furniture designs are now made using recycled wood, paper or metal.
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