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Office plants add warmth to the workplace. Only some will thrive

Jan. 28, 2025 07:38 AM EST

Lush, green plants have the power to transform a space, imparting character, warmth and charm. And there is no space I can think of that could benefit more from a little character, warmth and charm than your average office cubicle. But growing plants in windowless spaces can be...

A destroyed Israeli kibbutz on the Lebanese border starts to pick up the pieces. Who will return?

Jan. 27, 2025 02:07 AM EST

KIBBUTZ MANARA, Israel (AP) — Kibbutz Manara in northern Israel is so close to the Lebanese border that patrons of a local pub joke, with gallows humor, that the militant group Hezbollah could see if they were eating sunflower seeds or potato chips with their beers. The proximity...

A blooming plant that reeks of gym socks and rotting garbage has thousands lining up for a whiff

Jan. 23, 2025 10:14 AM EST

SYDNEY (AP) — The rare unfurling of an endangered plant that emits the smell of decaying flesh drew hundreds of devoted fans to a greenhouse in Sydney on Thursday where they joined three-hour lines to experience a momentous bloom -– and a fragrance evoking gym socks and rotting garbage. ...

How to cope when disasters strip away photos, heirlooms and other pieces of the past

Jan. 23, 2025 08:22 AM EST

They’re the possessions that tell your story: the photos of old friends and relatives. The ring your mom left you. The hand-knit Christmas stockings. Your grandfather's secretary desk and the letters inside. When disasters strike, these artifacts of your own rich history might be...

A healthy resolution for 2025? Start a garden. Tips for beginners

Jan. 22, 2025 12:31 PM EST

January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent any time watching television or scrolling social media this month, you’ve likely been bombarded with diet and exercise pitches. But there’s another...

Too early to prep the garden for spring? Nope

Jan. 14, 2025 07:11 AM EST

As I write this, snow is falling outside my suburban New York window, and I feel like I just stored my gardening tools and patio umbrella for the season. And yet, with the winter solstice in the rearview mirror, it’s already time to start preparing for spring. Testing Seeds ...

Houseplants that don't require soil and can be displayed any which way? Look to air plants

Jan. 07, 2025 07:47 AM EST

If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s as unique as it is low-maintenance, let me introduce you to air plants, members of the Tillandsia genus in the Bromeliad family. I first became acquainted with Tillandsia circa 2007, when I was invited to tour the Epcot Flower and Garden...

Living fences. Leaves with holes. A lived-in vibe. And other likely garden trends for 2025

Jan. 02, 2025 09:07 AM EST

What will our gardens look like in 2025? The thing about opinions is that everybody’s got one. The same can be said about predictions. One group with a pretty good track record is Katie Dubow's Garden Media Group, a public-relations company serving plant breeders, nurseries and...

Find out where your firewood comes from to prevent the spread of invasive pests

Dec. 24, 2024 10:25 AM EST

Crackling fires have long been a gathering place where idyllic chestnuts are roasted, stories shared and souls warmed, whether around a hearth or at a campsite. Some folks cut their own wood and let it season, but most buy their wood without much thought about where it came from. As...

In Florida, the Miccosukee fight to protect the Everglades in the face of climate change

Dec. 20, 2024 10:01 AM EST

EVERGLADES, Fla. (AP) — As a boy, when the water was low Talbert Cypress from the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida rummaged through the Everglades’ forests, swam in its swampy ponds and fished in its canals. But the vast wetlands near Miami have radically changed since...