Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

All you need is a bucket and a dream to help wildlife in your own ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Garden ponds are having a moment in 2025. As backyard water features surge in popularity, there’s a growing demand for solutions that blend aesthetics with eco-conscious design. Enter the latest wave ...

The four pillars of attracting wildlife to your landscape are food, water, shelter, and space to raise young. A wildlife pond can check all these boxes for a variety of species. Last fall we decided ...

Native aquatic plants improve the health of your pond’s ecosystem and promote biodiversity in your yard. This article will familiarize you with some native plants that thrive in an installed setting: ...

Many of us enjoy watching the wildlife in our backyards and as gardeners, we know that birds, bees and other small creatures don’t just provide a beneficial source of natural pest control but can also ...

Becky Thomas does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Worried about your fish in freezing temperatures, here are the dos and don'ts when it comes to frozen ponds ...

Elizabeth Nicholls receives funding from UKRI. This fascinating book challenges the assumption that conservation can only be effective in rural areas or nature reserves. Small, urban gardens – and ...

HOCKESSIN, Del. — Mount Cuba Center is a perfect relaxing escape. You'll enjoy the beautiful pristine grounds filled with garden paths, ponds and trails. The center prides itself on its fun programs ...