This shoulder month between the warmth of early fall and the cold of early winter is still ideal for many garden activities.

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Alexandra Hayman is a loving mom and an active member of Napa Climate NOW! Napa Climate NOW! is a local nonprofit citizens’ ...

As fireplaces blaze and bills bite, a dusty by-product is quietly reshaping how Britons think about their gardens. This week, ...

The idea that diet sodas can help you lose weight is becoming increasingly complicated as emerging research suggests they may confuse the brain—and trigger an urge to eat. Artificial sweeteners in ...

It’s the end of October, and most gardeners I know are scrambling to get gardens put to bed before the snow flies. Insects are doing the same thing, seeking out warm, protected places to live through ...

A solitary horseman, illuminated by a beam of light, stands on the snow, surrounded by eerie and jagged mountain peaks. It's an otherworldly image and it raises the question: How did a photographer ...

If you’ve ever baked a cake or made homemade soft pretzels, you’ve probably measured out a teaspoon or two of baking soda. From cooking to cleaning around the house, baking soda is a pantry powerhouse ...

When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to turn, your fall garden needs a little extra tender loving care. It might seem counterintuitive to give your plants even more attention in autumn, but ...