world news Notre Dame rooftop bees appear to have survived the fire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:59:47 +0000 Drone footage shows the Notre Dame beehives appear to be intact, and at least some bees are still alive. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news 16 plants that repel unwanted insects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 17:42:27 +0000 Are you an insect magnet? Whether you need extra protection for your garden or your skin, these herbs and flowers are nature's insect repellents. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news The bitter legal battle behind Georgia's sweet Vidalia onion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:22:21 +0000 Everything you need to know about the Vidalia onion, one of Georgia's most popular exports. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news How to get rid of moles in your yard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 18:26:56 +0000 Are there mole tunnels in your yard? Here are tips to help with mole control, from facts about food sources to pros and cons about mole traps and repellents. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news How to identify different types of bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2019 20:58:47 +0000 Not sure how to tell a carpenter bee from a honey bee from a wasp? This handy guide will help you identify types of bees and wasps and whether or not they sting Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news What is companion planting? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 12:19:35 +0000 Companion planting offers plants enhanced nutrition, shade, weed protection and more. Here's what to to plant together in your vegetable and flower gardens. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news London borough plants a 'bee corridor' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 17:10:19 +0000 A 7-mile bee corridor encompassing 22 wildflower meadows is being planted in a London borough to help pollinators. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news If boomers aren't budging, where will millennials live? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 16:51:49 +0000 We have a serious housing crisis, and it is just going to get worse. Full Article At Home
world news Atlanta to Appalachia: Meet the quirky neighbors who keep my life interesting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 18 May 2019 13:33:13 +0000 From spraying coyote urine to mourning the passing of a horse, I'm learning to be part of this community. Full Article At Home
world news Why the future of housing should be multifamily and multigenerational By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 10:40:48 +0000 To solve our housing crisis and build homes for aging boomers where they want them, we have to loosen up our concept of neighborhood. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news Why cohousing could be the answer for aging baby boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 16:17:25 +0000 Cohousing isn't just a place to live, it's an intentional community. Full Article At Home
world news Neonicotinoids: What gardeners need to know By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 16:13:56 +0000 The pesticides are effective against a wide range of insects — including the good guys. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Spectacular U.K. island seeks rugged gardener By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:42:24 +0000 St. Michael's Mount off the coast of Cornwall is looking for someone to live there and care for its ancient gardens. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news How to make cut flowers last longer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:09:16 +0000 Your beautiful blooms will look fresh longer if you add a little perk-me-up in their vase. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Urban food forest takes root in Atlanta By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:29:10 +0000 Offering fresh produce to people in food deserts, Atlanta creates first food forest in Georgia and the largest in the U.S. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news How to kill bedbugs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:37:14 +0000 Learn how to find and kill bedbugs, which are small, sneaky and able to evolve to resist pesticide. Full Article At Home
world news Beware of yellow jacket nests the size of cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:15:09 +0000 Experts warn that Alabama is facing an outbreak of yellow jacket super nests, and it's connected to climate change. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news How to get rid of roaches naturally By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:52:42 +0000 Banishing roaches from your home without toxic chemicals can be time-consuming, but the results will be well worth the effort. Full Article At Home
world news Front-yard veggie gardeners declare victory By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:36:51 +0000 Couple who had to tear up a front-yard veggie garden they had tended for 20 years in Miami Shores, Florida, replants after new law went into effect on July 1. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news A Fourth of July to remember By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 21:22:15 +0000 A patriotic party among neighbors offers a new outlook on rural life. Full Article At Home
world news 8 quirks of farmers market foods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:30:43 +0000 Local farmers at Montclair Farmers' Market explain why their food looks different from what you see at the grocery store. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Floating dairy farm debuts in the Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:56:26 +0000 The Port of Rotterdam is home to the first urban agriculture operation that yields fresh milk, yogurt and cheese. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Beekeepers bounce back after act of vandalism By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:10:41 +0000 Donations poured in to help save Wild Hill Honey in Iowa, which lost 50 beehives when young vandals toppled them. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Millennials want houses, but they don't want what boomers are selling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 10:30:03 +0000 There's an "imbalance in the housing market" — young buyers want modern designs, open plans and walkable communities but that's not what boomers are selling. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news This innovative vertical greenhouse in Wyoming is empowering people with disabilities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:16:36 +0000 Vertical Harvest is a hydroponic greenhouse in Wyoming that offers year-round produce and employs people with disabilities. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Explore the wide and wonderful world of epiphytes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 19:07:33 +0000 Epiphytic plants encompasses an enormous range of plants that grow on top of others, acquiring their nutrients through all sorts of nifty and unusual ways. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news How biomass helps farmers make the most of 'waste wood' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 20:09:49 +0000 The leftover wood that tree farms, orchards and other agriculture operations often end up with is now offering new value as a source of biomass energy. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news More millennials are moving in with their boomer parents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:57:48 +0000 Building codes and zoning bylaws should make it easier for more people to do it. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news How to get rid of spotted lanternflies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:14:39 +0000 Polka-dotted, pesky planthoppers are wreaking havoc in the eastern U.S. Here's how to get rid of spotted lanternflies and stop them from spreading. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news What is a 'forever home?' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:26:30 +0000 British architect Mark Siddall is designing homes that work at every stage of your life. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news Why you should talk to your plants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:05:29 +0000 Research shows that talking to houseplants can help their growth — and now there's a new book full of bedtime stories just for them. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news 16 houseplants that are almost impossible to kill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:46:36 +0000 Even without a green thumb, these plants should be incredibly easy to keep alive. Here are 16 plants that just need a little water and light. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news 'Downsize' shows you how to think big when living small By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2019 14:40:37 +0000 The new book by Sheri Koones is full of beautiful homes and good ideas. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news When is it 'too soon' to decorate for Christmas? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 19:03:28 +0000 Though there's no official timeline for Christmas decor, for one Texas family, early November was unacceptable to their homeowners association. Full Article At Home
world news There's a new apple in town By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:25:35 +0000 After 20 years in development, the Cosmic Crisp apple just hit stores. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news 7 of the best plants to give as gifts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:45:58 +0000 These are the plants you can give for all kinds of spaces — and all kinds of people. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news We can't stop talking about porch pirates By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:39:24 +0000 It's a sad fact but package thefts increase around the holidays because of all the online shopping. Full Article At Home
world news How an indoor fountain can help you relax By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 13:34:03 +0000 The soothing sound of burbling water is one of the simplest ways to bring a sense of calm to any space. Full Article At Home
world news How you can use Australian landscaping ideas to create a drought-tolerant garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Jan 2020 14:09:55 +0000 Lush, but low-water gardens are a growing popular necessity around the world, and the Australians have a lot to teach the rest of the world. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news How much should we worry about pyrethrins and pyrethroids? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:58:03 +0000 Flea collars, lawn-care products, insect repellant and de-licing products could be harming more than just pests. Full Article At Home
world news How to garden for bumblebees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 19:11:57 +0000 Creating a bumblebee-friendly garden will help the struggling pollinators and be a boon for your blooms as well. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Minnesota will pay homeowners to make their lawns bee-friendly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:51:29 +0000 A Minnesota spending plan will pay homeowners to transform their lawns into bee-friendly habitats. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Give spring bees a boost with dandelion blooms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:22:04 +0000 Early pollinators depend heavily on the yellow flowers as a food source, says British Ecological Society. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news How to grow your own cozy gourd tunnel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:07:13 +0000 Building one of these leafy retreats adds both beauty and interest to any garden. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Why Germany's little gardens are a way of life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:21:20 +0000 Once critical for survival, Germany's allotment gardens now provide a different type of health and wellness. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news These award-winning photos capture the drama of nature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:27:57 +0000 International Garden Photographer of the Year competition honors best garden, flower and plant images. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Why you should plant a victory garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:44:59 +0000 Grab your shovel and some seeds and combat climate change and whatever life brings with a backyard garden. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Urban farms are thriving amid the pandemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:29:40 +0000 The number of people growing their own food at home or forging a relationship with local farmers has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news How to start a cutting garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:28:42 +0000 Follow these five easy steps to grow enough flowers to fill your house with blooms and learn what grows best where you live. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Lost Apple Project hunts for vintage varieties By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:17:24 +0000 Amateur botanists with the Lost Apple Project seek to bring back heritage fruits in the Northwest U.S. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening