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5 Holiday Gifts for Garden Lovers: Expert Picks from Sara Bendrick

(BPT) - Imagine sitting back and actually enjoying the holiday bustle knowing the gifts for everyone on your list are bought, wrapped and hidden away. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals right …

Top 4 essentials for better outdoor living

(BPT) - Because you love your home, you want to make your outdoor spaces just as comfortable and unique as the ones you've created … Read More

How a 'pollinator pathmaker' can help us see like a bee

Reasons to be Cheerful follows artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg's path to transform how people see gardens—geared toward pollinators' … Read More

Fall in love with autumn and winter gardening

(BPT) - Whether you're a master gardener, complete novice, or something in between, fall is the perfect season to start enjoying or … Read More

Brighten your autumn garden with the charm of pansies

(BPT) - Autumn has arrived, welcoming cooler temperatures and a new chance to enjoy seasonal flowers. Fall presents a new opportunity … Read More

Sunflowers make small moves to maximize their Sun exposure − physicists can model them to predict how they grow

Sunflowers use tiny movements to follow the Sun's path throughout the day. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Most of us aren’t spending our days watching our houseplants grow. We see their signs of life only …

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How Germany outfitted half a million balconies with solar panels

Grist spotlights balkonkraftwerk, the simple technology putting solar power in the hands of renters. Read More

To tree, or not to tree? How Jewish-Christian families navigate the 'December Dilemma'

The Conversation explores how multifaith families navigate the dilemma of putting up a Christmas tree or not during the holiday … Read More

What is neoliberalism? An economic and political system devoted to the free market

The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue examine the meaning of neoliberalism in modern day. Read More

The Christmas creep: Holiday shopping now starts in September

The LA Post warns about how early Christmas shopping is starting and the reasons behind the trend. Read More

Are laxatives for weight loss safe?

Ro shares the skinny on laxatives for weight loss, as well as better ways to lose weight sustainably and safely. Read More

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