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Gardening Gardens

How to Create a Better Microclimate in Your Garden

When we understand the conditions where we live, we can identify opportunities and challenges for growing in a particular space.
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Lichens in a Garden and What They Tell You

These remarkable organisms offer useful clues about ecosystem health.
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Gardening Gardens

Inspiration and Ideas for Living Willow Structures

Willows are fast-growing and trainable, making them perfect for adding useful and whimsical features to a garden.
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It’s Beyond Time to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages in New York City

Ryder’s Law, a bill proposing a ban of horse-drawn carriages in New York City, has massive public support. Learn why it has yet to be passed.
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Colorful Gecko Has an Amazing Success Story in Caribbean

Conservation efforts lead to 80% increase in Union Island gecko population.
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How I Improved My Life in 2022

I realized there was still room to live with more intention.
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Gardening Gardens

Why You Should Think About Wildlife Corridors in a Garden

These areas of habitat allow animals to move easily into and through natural spaces.
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Climate Change Environment Sustainability Treehagger

Saving Energy Requires Smaller Windows But Architects Like Them Big

A case for why you should put a window in a big frame.
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Climate Change Environment Sustainability Treehagger

How to Make a Solar Oven in 7 Simple Steps

Avoid burning fossil fuels by cooking with a solar oven. Learn how to make your own solar oven in seven easy steps.
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Climate Change Environment Sustainability Treehagger

Cats Face Threats—and Can Cause Them—When They Roam

Both cats and wildlife are at risk when cats go outdoors, study finds.