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  1. Tweet for the bees

    Help support research into what's killing honeybees. All you have to do is use a Twitter tag between now and November 11.

  2. Ya gonna eat that? Worms will

    How to start a worm composting bin in six simple steps and cut your waste by up to 40%.

  3. 12 things you didn't know you could rent

    From the wacky to the practical, renting instead of buying can save you serious money, as well as benefit the environment.

  4. Why try canning?

    Why spend a weekend preserving food? You'll save money, eat healthier food, have great gifts on hand, and many other benefits.

  5. Six facts about native bees

    How to raise one of North America's native pollinators, the orchard mason bee. (Hint: If you have a drill, you can be a beekeeper.)

  6. Raining revolution: Collect rain water, help the planet

    Lower your water bills by diverting the water that runs down your roof.

  7. Boy finds rare pink grasshopper

    Grasshoppers are green, right? Not always. Check out this unusual specimen and more pastel insects. Plus, learn how they can help us.

  8. Surprising source of indoor air pollution: House plants

    How your greenhouse grows its plants -- and what pot you stick it in -- may determine whether your plant removes or produces VOCs.

  9. Detox in your own garden

    Pick wild plants and flowers to eat for taste and nutrition.

  10. The surprising origins of four popular lawn games

    Playing on the lawn, it would seem, is an almost primal passion that dates to the beginning of civilization. The oldest sport on Earth? Possible.

  11. Grow your own food -- in a bag, in a truck, anywhere

    People are raising crops in unusual places, without using a lot of land. Check out photos and video of unique urban farms.

  12. Guerilla gardening: Eco-friendly landscaping on the cheap

    These cheap garden tips help you grow more for less.

  13. Zen and the art of frugal gardening

    Japanese gardens are economical, attractive, and eco-friendly.

  14. How planting trees can cut your energy bills 30%

    How to plant a winter windbreak and summer shade trees to save money on energy bills all year long.

  15. Bug off: Fight mosquitoes and insects naturally and effectively

    Mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and other pesky pests are an annoying and ubiquitous part of the summer. Besides being irritating, insects like mosquitoes and ticks are carriers of serious diseases like Lyme disease and the West Nile Virus. ...

  16. Six pieces of evidence that clover is not a weed

    Once upon a time, before the advent of synthetic weed killers for the lawn in the late 1940s, most American lawns contained white clover.

  17. How to make compost tea and other home composting tips

    Compost is called "nature's black gold" for a reason. Here's how to make compost, use it on the lawn or garden, and why you should.

  18. Five commonsense lawn watering tips for healthy grass

    Lawns are water guzzlers, requiring about an inch of water per week during the growing season to remain green and vibrant. Many arid regions of the nation don’t get anywhere near that much average rainfall and many municipalities have restrictions on how

  19. Seven lawn care tips for greener grass

    Mowing 50 million acres of lawns helps contribute to up to 10% of the nation's air pollution in the summer, and improper mowing causes all sorts of lawn problems. Here are a few pointers for a greener lawn.

  20. 20 garden veggies that could each save you $25 or more

    See how much planting a garden can save you at the grocery store. Then plant your own organic garden.

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