Summer heat is tough enough, but losing power when you’re relying on air conditioning, fans, or even garden timers just makes it worse. Yet in many U.S. states, summer power outages are not only common, they’re becoming longer and more disruptive. A new report by Wolf River Electric, analyzing federal outage data from 2019 through …
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Starting a garden should be an exciting and rewarding experience, not an overwhelming one. For many home gardeners, the thought of starting tomatoes and peppers from seed can feel intimidating. Traditionally, these warm-weather crops required weeks of indoor care — seed trays, grow lights, and careful transplanting — to get a head start before the …
“Man’s best friend”—it’s a title dogs have earned over centuries. Yet for Indy, a one-year-old black Lab, discovering where he fit into that legacy took time. The canine was quickly returned to his Colorado breeder after his original owners couldn’t make the commitment required for an active working breed, like Indy. Luckily, at the same …
In late 2024, a company born on ABC’s Shark Tank released a report about the best states for homesteaders for anyone dreaming of their own self-sufficient plot somewhere. Researchers at insect repellent company First Saturday Lime looked at “suitability for sustainable living” across the 50 states. The report’s outcome lists the top states for “homesteading …
Take a bird’s eye look at any city or urban environment and you’ll see a lot of one thing: empty rooftops. This is a lot of unused space that could be better put to work. In populous cities around the world, a sizable population suffers from food insecurity. A recent United Nations report noted that …
If you love spending time in your yard, you’re not alone. More people than ever are embracing gardening, landscaping, and outdoor projects, and the industry is growing right along with them. A recent report projects that the lawn and garden equipment market will reach $63.23 billion by 2031, growing at a steady rate of 7.37% per …
Every year, Garden Media Group releases its Garden Trends Report, predicting the biggest shifts in gardening and outdoor living. This report offers a glimpse into how people will engage with nature in the coming years. For 2025, the message is clear: Gardening isn’t just a hobby; it’s becoming a cultural movement. Katie Dubow, president of …
Each year, certain flowers and plants rise in popularity, reflecting trends in home décor, wellness, and sustainability. For 2025, 1-800-Flowers.com announced that the ranunculus and snake plant are taking center stage. These selections are not only visually striking but also rich in symbolism and practicality, making them excellent choices for gardeners, floral enthusiasts, and houseplant …
Spring’s arrival is something we eagerly await, with warmer days, blooming flowers, and brighter skies. But something else is waking up with the thaw—and it’s not as heartwarming as your first glimpse of crocuses. Once spring hits, bug populations wake up and spike as temperatures climb. Pest World experts share that erratic weather patterns that …
Twice a year, millions of people groan as they reset their clocks, losing or gaining an hour in the name of daylight saving time (DST). But in recent years, the question has gotten louder: Do we really need this anymore? Lately, big names like Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have jumped into the conversation, …