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What the heck is a tanuki? 8 things you didn't know about raccoon dogs

Native to East Asia, these frequently misrepresented animals are gentle creatures that serve as major icons in Japanese culture.




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13 images and facts about misunderstood bats

Some people see them as pests, but bats are among the most fascinating and ecologically indispensable animals on Earth.




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Who doesn't love an ugly Christmas sweater?

Bust out your ugly Christmas sweater, cast off your inhibitions, and swallow your pride. It's tacky holiday sweater season.



  • Arts & Culture

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9 illuminating facts about iguanas

Here's your crash course on the wonderful world of iguanas.




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Eat your way through American history with these vintage recipes

These recipes from previous centuries are just as delicious today as they were hundreds of years ago.




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3 creative ways to cook with carrots

It's time to get creative with this root vegetable, by making carotene butter, carrot ginger sauce and more.




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Beet Root Porridge with Toasted Almonds, Pickled Beet Root, Goat Cheese and Basil

This savory oatmeal isn't your typical breakfast-for-dinner dish.




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5 great cookbooks from 2016

The end-of-year best cookbook lists are out, and they offer plenty of cooking inspiration for the new year.




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Why the Instant Pot is great for a cozy weekend (plus recipes)

The electric pressure cooker is taking home cooks by storm, and it's good for creating hot meals quickly on a cold day.




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7 Lenten dishes that make you forget meat

During the season of Lent, many Christians forgo meat. That doesn't mean dinner can't be delicious.




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7 recipes for tomatillo season

Tomatillos are in season and plentiful right now so get creative with these husk tomatoes.




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Everything you need to know about mashed potatoes just in time for Thanksgiving

'Hell's Kitchen All Stars' Chef Barbie Marshall shares her tips to making perfect mashed potatoes, including why starting in cold water is the only way to go.




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Creative ways to use up leftover Prosecco

Your open bottle of Prosecco from New Year's Eve may be past its prime to drink, but you can put it to culinary use.




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5 recipes for stew meat that aren't stew

Sometimes you just want to try something different with stew meat.




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7 ancient recipes translated for modern cooks

Thanks to the work of scholars and home cooks, the often challenging work of translating very old recipes has been done for you. This is the Recipes Project.




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7 recipes for people who hate to cook

These recipes for people who don't like to cook will work for those who do like to cook, too.




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5 foods worth making from scratch

Once you realize how easy and delicious the DIY versions are, you'll wish you'd never bought store-made.




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Saving authentic recipes, one video at a time

These YouTube channels are dedicated to preserving culinary culture.




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How to make rose water

This fragrant water has many culinary uses. Here's how to make your own rose water through the distilling method or the infusion method.




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7 healthy alternatives to those breakfast foods you shouldn't eat

Some of the most common foods we eat for breakfast so we don't start the day on an empty tank are full of sugar or have little nutrition.




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What's a pie without crust?

Coming to terms with the crustless pie trend.




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7 amazing soups for soup weather

When it's cold outside or you don't feel well, it's the perfect time for soup. Here are several recipes to try.




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How to microwave a sweet potato

Forget waiting an hour for it to cook in the oven, these perfectly baked sweet potatoes with creative toppings take minutes in the microwave.




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7 no-bake treats for your holiday cookie tray

Fill up your dessert tray with a variety of sweets that don't take long to make.




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10 ways to eat Chayote squash

Chayote, a pear-shaped gourd, is this year's "it" vegetable.




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7 creative uses for leftover meatloaf

Leftover meatloaf is the ingredient in these creative recipes that save you money and help you avoid food waste.




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7 ways to celebrate winter citrus season

Go beyond the standard navel orange and keep winter blues away with these bright, seasonal citrus recipes.




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Could this ancient relic still be the best way to heat your home?

Is there a winner in the eternal debate between radiant heat and forced air?



  • Remodeling & Design

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How historic preservation saved Palm Springs

A push to save and restore buildings is spurring tourism in Palm Springs, the quintessential California desert city.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Instant stress reducer: A minute of forest bathing

Researchers have discovered that spending time in a forest — aka “forest bathing” — can do wonders for both mind and body.




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Can this plant really help us live forever (or at least a lot longer)?

Here's what you need to know about a Japanese plant called ashtabi known for anti-aging properties. We even tell you how to grow it.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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The teeth of a Venus flytrap create a 'horrid prison' for its prey

The Venus flytrap uses its 'teeth' to keep medium-size prey trapped before they're eaten.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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16 plants that repel unwanted insects

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.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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The bitter legal battle behind Georgia's sweet Vidalia onion

Everything you need to know about the Vidalia onion, one of Georgia's most popular exports.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What is companion planting?

Companion planting offers plants enhanced nutrition, shade, weed protection and more. Here's what to to plant together in your vegetable and flower gardens.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Atlanta to Appalachia: Meet the quirky neighbors who keep my life interesting

From spraying coyote urine to mourning the passing of a horse, I'm learning to be part of this community.




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Why the future of housing should be multifamily and multigenerational

To solve our housing crisis and build homes for aging boomers where they want them, we have to loosen up our concept of neighborhood.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Neonicotinoids: What gardeners need to know

The pesticides are effective against a wide range of insects — including the good guys.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Urban food forest takes root in Atlanta

Offering fresh produce to people in food deserts, Atlanta creates first food forest in Georgia and the largest in the U.S.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to get rid of roaches naturally

Banishing roaches from your home without toxic chemicals can be time-consuming, but the results will be well worth the effort.




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Floating dairy farm debuts in the Netherlands

The Port of Rotterdam is home to the first urban agriculture operation that yields fresh milk, yogurt and cheese.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Millennials want houses, but they don't want what boomers are selling

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.



  • Remodeling & Design

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This innovative vertical greenhouse in Wyoming is empowering people with disabilities

Vertical Harvest is a hydroponic greenhouse in Wyoming that offers year-round produce and employs people with disabilities.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What is a 'forever home?'

British architect Mark Siddall is designing homes that work at every stage of your life.



  • Remodeling & Design

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16 houseplants that are almost impossible to kill

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.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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When is it 'too soon' to decorate for Christmas?

Though there's no official timeline for Christmas decor, for one Texas family, early November was unacceptable to their homeowners association.




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We can't stop talking about porch pirates

It's a sad fact but package thefts increase around the holidays because of all the online shopping.




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How you can use Australian landscaping ideas to create a drought-tolerant garden

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.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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These award-winning photos capture the drama of nature

International Garden Photographer of the Year competition honors best garden, flower and plant images.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Acturis continues international expansion with French buy

Software house's deal to buy Add Value Assurances follows purchases in Canada, Germany and Denmark.