Medicinal plants rarely receive the same attention as iconic wildlife species. Yet they form part of the same ecosystems, and they are disappearing under pressure from overharvesting, habitat loss, ...

Backyard Bugs That Can Damage Plants Before Summer. Image source: PexelsWarm days start stretching longer, flowers push green shoots through soil, and excitement builds about fresh tomatoes, roses, or ...

It’s early February, the morning sun is out, the sky is a bright blue, and Dame Mary Berry has just come in from her garden. “I’ve picked a small bunch of flowers to put on the kitchen table,” she ...

Cookbook author Alex Snodgrass finds peace, joy and discovery in the backyard greenhouse at her Preston Hollow home.

Two forestry companies hold licences to log in B.C.’s rare rainforest, home to ancient trees, endangered caribou and rare lichens. Could a provincial park preserve the region?

It started by tearing out Buddy’s dog pen, which was right outside our kitchen door. We had to put Buddy to sleep. Walking ...

The main concern comes from a natural compound found in licorice root called glycyrrhizin. This compound gives black licorice its unique sweet flavor. While glycyrrhizin is safe in small amounts, ...

From the wife who's hiding in her car eating chocolate to escape her newly retired husband's pantry reorganization projects, ...

These beginner‑friendly, space‑saving plants thrive when started in early spring and keep producing into summer.

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