A major concern among those living near the Gulf of Mexico is land loss.

The local activist and artist speaks up for the wetlands in his home state.

Tour an organic farm and learn what makes it certified organic.

Video: Watch Farmer D and friends update a late summer garden for fall.

Video: Danielle shows you how to celebrate Valentine's Day in an organic way.

These crafty garden markers will help you organize your plants and also make it look cute.

The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded $24 million to three algal biofuels research projects.

A new analysis reveals that greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 surpassed even the worst-case scenario envisioned by scientists four years ago.

Growing food isn't about green-thumbing our nose at Mother Nature; it's about knowing her well enough to enlist her assistance.

The International Garden Photographer of the Year honors 16 photographers for their macro images of plants and animals.

A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years.

You can help save amphibians in your neighborhood by creating an appealing backyard oasis for them.

I didn't realize what a dead zone the lawn is until I lived in a meadow.

Before you check the medicine cabinet, you might want to look in your backyard for a healing plant.

Gardener Donna Stumphf wanted to grow a few vegetables for the needy and ended up with more than 1.5 tons.

A documentary introduces world-renowned garden designer Ryan Gainey, who was a self-taught visionary who had a distinctive style — and complex relationships.

Ecological landscape designer Jessi Bloom offers guidance in designing a yard that is healing for spirit and nature and creating sacred, meditative space.

Oil company provided tapes made by a drug trafficker in case against Ecuadorean peasants.

The winds and waves of Hurricane Sandy spilled enough sewage to match BP's oil spill more than 50 times over.

Scientists will release harmless gases in the New York City subway to determine noxious gas threat

Sweden, a recycling-happy land where 810,000 homes are heated by the incineration of waste, is facing a unique dilemma: It needs more fuel.

Electronic cigarettes are surging in popularity among young people, despite bans in Michigan and San Francisco.

MIT engineers say this cheap, low-energy process can remove CO2 from the air.

A new study suggests a serious expression could go a long way toward getting some serious work done.

The number of negative health reactions to cosmetic products reported to the FDA has skyrocketed, with the majority of complaints coming for hair products.

Black-backed woodpeckers love burned-out forests, but mega-fires are changing their lives.

Twitter posts with anti-vaccine sentiments are "contagious," while posts with a positive take on vaccines are not.

Track the flu in your area and get tips for staying healthy with this bevy of resources.

Arsenic and lead have been found in New Orleans' soil, but in some places the levels seem to have decreased.

The EPA is proposing a two-thirds cut in gasoline's sulfur content, but refiners say the new law will push up gas prices.

We don’t think that people who want to eat organic should have to pay more for their food.

With Earth Day now behind us, it’s time to take another look at the steps we are taking to be a more sustainable company.

The 20-year-old wunderkind's impossible dream of cleaning up ocean plastic is becoming a reality.

Young entrepreneur wants to bring fresh food to inner city residents through aquaponics.

A Brooklynite goes from the urban jungle to the Amazon jungle.

A food forest is a forest full of plants that grow human food, and they don't require as much upkeep as gardens.

Death has always been hidden away, but after spending time with an isolated tribe, this writer is ready to face death head-on.

You'll see all kinds the Rainbow Gathering, a temporary utopian village in the forest of Oregon.

Learn more about Natural Gas vehicles and what makes CNG's unique.

The biggest problem facing the Galapagos Islands is controlling the number of people — both visitors and residents.

Odds are, your kid's lemonade stand is illegal in most states. But Texas and Utah have changed their laws with a more common sense approach.

Organic gardening brings benefits to both you and the plant

Making a raised bed garden has never been easier thanks to these step by step instructions.

No yard? Container gardening lets you liven up your outdoor space. Here's how.

Learn what organic gardening is, and how to build your own from the ground up.

Organic Gardening: Creating Natural Pest Barriers

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.

A modern take on comfort foods uses what is fresh and available during the season, but also explores new ingredients and stretches your imagination to look at o

Learn how to savor the fruits of your labor year-round with easy food drying techniques including dehydrators, sun-drying and oven-drying.