Choosing a diverse plant selection improves your garden's health by attracting pollinators and enriching the soil, thereby increasing yields of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. "Less diversity means ...

The Bi-State Homesteading Conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in the Beef House Restaurant’s Oak Room, offering hands-on, research-based education for individuals intere ...

Community gardens have perks that range from boosting neighborhood vibes to making homes more appealing. Here's how they ...

Growing your own vegetables is not only a rewarding experience but also a step towards a healthier lifestyle and a more ...

In one recent study of commercial composts, every single one of the 11 products tested contained microplastics, with cleaner, eco-labeled brands still showing lower but measurable levels.

Wings, pizza and comfort food are often staples during the Super Bowl—but so is waste. “[There is] about 2,000 tons of food wasted during the Super Bowl every year,” Greener ...

The disposable paper cup business in the United States has enjoyed tremendous growth as people have developed more environmental awareness and people have ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson makes simple three-bin compost bins for your backyard, turning kitchen and yard waste into valuable soil.

Spring is less than 50 days away, and gardeners are already planting seeds inside for seedlings and planning out how to use ...

Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.

Special to IFN Parents of preschool to eighth-grade students can now register their children for Rescue Ranch’s 2026 Critter Camps, ...

As we approached, I felt wisps of heat flit along my legs. “Perhaps it’s a gold forge,” I thought to myself, though this was ...