In January and February 2023, comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) became famous as 'the green comet,' visible to the naked eye...

In the era of women's suffrage, when most colleges and trades still shut their doors to women, these seven female...

Acorns sit on the forest floor by the bushel every fall and almost nobody picks them up. The reason is...

July's birthstone is the ruby, and no other gem carries quite the same weight of story. Its English name comes...

Broccoli is a surprisingly complicated vegetable and can be hard to grow. It was one of the top vegetables our...

In June 2022, sky watchers across the world set early alarms for one of the best naked-eye sights of the...

A ripe watermelon off your own vine is one of the sweetest rewards of the 2026 garden, but the melon...

Have you ever wondered if the poppy seeds on the bagel you’re eating come from the same poppy flower that produces opium? They actually do, but they have been scrubbed of the milky substance which forms illegal narcotics and therefore are perfectly safe to eat. Don’t be alarmed: The poppy flowers growing in your backyard are a different species! There are 120 varieties of poppies, only one of which you cannot grow in the US. Learn all about poppy flower history, nutrition, folklore, and tips for growing. Read on.

You may already be familiar with threatening browntail moth caterpillars, especially if you live in the northeastern US. Found primarily on the coast of Maine and Cape Cod, the dangers of browntail moth caterpillars are two-fold: They cause skin rashes and also feed on trees to the point of killing them. Due to their seasonal resurgence, this bothersome creature is receiving lots of attention lately. As the weather warms and people begin heading outdoors, browntail moth caterpillars are also emerging from their webs in the trees. For information on when and where to spot them, how to treat a browntail moth rash, and how to prevent your plant life from being destroyed, keep reading.

Think those cute little houses in the backyard are just for birds? Think again! They can be for bees, too. This year, as people become more aware of bee populations declining, bee houses are taking center stage as popular garden decorations. They are charming, valuable habitats for our essential pollinators. After all, we wouldn't be able to live without the bees! Learn how to save the bees simply: Hang a bee house today! Read on.