Is your hydrangea not blooming? This is a common issue, and the good news is that it’s usually fixable. One of our dear readers expressed frustration with her 4-5 year old hydrangea not blooming (from a comment left on our Planting Calendar), so we’re sharing some valuable insights and recommendations. Here are five things that

Love leatherback sea turtles? If you live in Florida, Texas, or another southern coastal state, consider volunteering to help save the sea turtles! Even if you aren’t on the coast, there are still ways to make a difference. Here is everything you need to know, including helpful links to get started as well as turtle

The rich fall hues of the chrysanthemum make it the ideal choice as the November birth flower, but there is deep symbolism and lore behind this bloom. Learning more about the beloved “mum” can help you appreciate these iconic flowers even more, whether you are celebrating your birthday, Thanksgiving, a wedding or anniversary, or any

January’s birth month flower, the carnation, brings colorful and long-lasting blooms to an otherwise dull winter month. But what do carnation flowers symbolize, why are they associated with January, and how can you grow them? These fascinating facts and folklore will make you appreciate this understated flower all year long! About Carnations A fragrant perennial,

The holidays are fast approaching, and at this point in the year, it’s always a good idea to get ahead of the holiday buying season by figuring out what gifts you will get for your loved ones. Luckily for you, we’ve handpicked a selection of gift ideas that are perfect for the green thumb friend

There’s something magical about heading outside to look up at the night sky. From spotting shooting stars to identifying the Big Dipper, stargazing is wonderful way to learn about astronomy. Whether you’re an avid or backyard astronomer, you might find our Starry, Starry Night gift picks useful in making your night of stargazing even more

During cold and flu season, it helps to know how to get back on your feet quickly. Many people are familiar with the ancient expression “feed a cold starve a fever,” but is that the best method? Discover the origins of this expression and learn new information for getting better faster. Origin Of “Feed A

Update: The Green Comet (c/2022 e3 ZTF) otherwise known as Comet ZTF is currently traveling away from Earth and out of our solar system, never to return again. Your last (and best) chance to catch a glimpse will be on February 10. The full Moon will interfere until that time. (See below.) Learn more about

In the era of women’s suffrage, these female inventors and pioneers used their intelligence to improve the quality of our daily lives, keep us safer, and even change the course of history. Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell (1821—1910) After being rejected by all the major medical schools in the nation because of her gender, Blackwell was accepted

Plenty of acorns, black walnuts, and hickory nuts fall on yards everywhere in autumn, but instead of getting frustrated by having to clean up after Mother Nature, why not think of the debris as free and delicious food? Can you eat acorns? Heck ya, you can. Wild nuts are gluten-free, nutrient-dense, and just waiting for