Support pollinators this spring with flower ‘billboards’
We at The Optimist Daily are always looking for ways to help our pollinator friends. If you are looking to plant a pollinator-friendly garden this spring,…
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CURRENT NEWS
How to prepare your coastal property for sea-level rise and weather extremes
By Jan Ellen Spiegel Photo: Ann Tihansky ,USGS
People who live along the Atlantic seaboard are accustomed to dealing with environmental extremes: salt spray that can kill just about anything green;
Insects are vanishing at an alarming rate—but we can save them
By Christine Peterson Photo: David Liittschwager/National Geographic
Insects aren’t just pests. They’re crucial for the planet and our food supply, and scientists say we can all pitch in to help.
Cities give green light for pesticide-free parks
By Scott Luxor Photo by Scott Luxor
Gary Petonke and the Wilton Manors-based Equality Garden Club have a vision for greening public lands in Broward County cities. It’s called the Green Initiative…
Tropical Gardening: Healing gardens to create peace of mind
By Norman Bezona
Last year, folks were complaining about wet weather in West Hawaii and too little rain in East Hawaii. Now, West Hawaii is getting much more…
Sacramento Region Plans To Store Water Underground As A Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
By Ezra David Romero Photo by Kari Bluff
The Sacramento region is preparing for the long term impacts of the climate crisis when it comes to water supply. Central to the plan is…
Plant-wrapped towers, botanical gardens anchor Foster + Partners’ One Beverly Hills
By Matt Hickman
Alagem Capital Group, in partnership with London-based real estate investor Cain International, has revealed the Foster + Partners-designed master plan for a 17.5-acre mixed-use development…
America’s Killer Lawns
By Margaret Renkl Photo by William DeShazer
One day last fall, deep in the middle of a devastating drought, I was walking the dog when a van bearing the logo of a…
Environmental Benefits of Organic Lawns
By Mary Travaglini Photo by Georgiev Deyan
Sometimes people ask, “Aren’t lawns bad for the environment?” Turns out that’s not true, especially if the lawns are organic and have healthy soils. Here are…
In age of climate change, can our lawns be more than landscaping?
By Patrick Sisson Photo by Getty Images
If Americans want to reduce their environmental footprints, one of the first steps may be reexamining what’s in their backyards. The lawn-industrial complex, and our…
KEY RESOURCES
Your Yard Is a Stealthy Fossil Fuel Guzzler — Give It a Climate Makeover
Want a climate-friendly home? Your yard is a good place to start. This is the first in a five-part series of guides on how to manage your outdoor turf to reduce your carbon footprint, all…
Smart Policies for a Changing Climate (Adaptation, Mitigation, and Resilient Design)
Climate change is a threat to people and the ecosystem services on which we depend. Extreme weather events are on the rise. Flooding, drought, and wildfires are more frequent and more severe.
Gardening in a Warming World
Gardeners are keen observers of what is required to grow healthy plants of all types and sizes. New strategies and solutions to the problems presented by cultivating living things are often contemplative acts.
