My mind was wandering the other day as I was enjoying one of our beautiful North Dakota summer days, and I started thinking about how we are in August. How many more of these nice warm days do we have ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Layer your garden from pathway to treetop for beauty, wildlife, and good eating. Layer your garden from pathway to treetop for beauty, wildlife, and good eating. Explore a native plant garden that ...

You know those plants and weeds you see every day growing outside your home? They may not look like much, but if prepared properly, they can be transformed into a delicious and nutritious meal. Dr.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There’s something delightfully fulfilling about taking a stroll ...

Decorating for the holidays can get pricey fast and lead to a lot of unnecessary waste in the form of plastic packaging, single-use decor, and more. But if you have a backyard or you are out in nature ...

Lauren Rueth trims the tops off of shepherd’s purse during a foraging basics class at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills. Photo by Magali Gauthier. On a Saturday morning in mid-March, a small group of ...

Your backyard vegetable garden may be weeks away from its first harvest. But if you’re game to travel and work for your salad, an edible plant party awaits in local woodlands. In these early weeks of ...