Time-lapse of algae growing in water. We poured pond water in a glass container and added a small piece of algae into it. The container was then placed under a growing light. The algae spreads quickly ...

This time-lapse takes on how a lotus/nelumbo nucifera seed sprouting, rooting, and growing into plants. A small hole was scored on the chosen lotus seed to help with boosting germination. It was then ...

Mourning doves bring calm, soft coos, and gentle movement to the garden. They also help by cleaning up weed seeds and waste ...

Researchers have developed a new algae-based biochar material that shows remarkable ability to break down perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), one of the ...

Ice-covered lakes have benefits— less shoreline erosion, less lake-effect snow — and even provide a winter food for fish.

Cover crops also have become more common. Planted between harvests, these crops keep living roots in the ground for more months of the year, stabilizing soil and reducing erosion. Not harvested, they ...

In addition to perennial wildflowers and grasses, Fletcher and Tausz use the milk-jug method to grow trees and shrubs from ...

The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic, and in-season. A vegetable garden in the backyard ticks all of those boxes.