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Endangered Species 101: Everything You Need to Know

Endangered Species 101: Everything You Need to Know

Quick Key Facts The Endangered Species Act To understand what “endangered species” means, it’s important to unpack the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which followed the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the first piece of federal endangered species legislation. Enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1973, the ESA states that the federal government has a […]

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    5 Vibrant Plants That Thrive in Shade and Cloudy Climates

    5 Vibrant Plants That Thrive in Shade and Cloudy Climates

    Wondering what to plant as the days get shorter and long shadows creep across your garden? There are plenty of shade-loving plants to keep your yard vibrant during months of low light or abundant cloud cover. Coral Bells (Heuchera) Heuchera in the Hudson Valley / Jenny Lee Fowler Coral bells, also known as alumroot, are […]

    Low-Water Landscape and Garden Designs for Water-Wise Yards

    Low-Water Landscape and Garden Designs for Water-Wise Yards

    Since the beginning of the 21st century, the western United States has been experiencing some of the driest conditions on record, and according to the UN, more than 75% of the world could be facing drought conditions by 2050. Bottom line: as climate change continues to cause water stress, we need to find ways to […]

    Xeriscaping: Everything You Need to Know

    Xeriscaping: Everything You Need to Know

    Quick Key Facts What Is Xeriscaping? While you may not have heard the term “xeriscaping” before, you likely already have a pretty good idea of what it is in practice. Xeriscaping refers to landscaping an area in a way that requires little to no irrigation. It’s common in drought-prone areas, but xeriscaping is a water-wise […]

    Excessive Foraging for Wild Mushrooms and Garlic a ‘Risk to Wildlife’ in UK

    Excessive Foraging for Wild Mushrooms and Garlic a ‘Risk to Wildlife’ in UK

    In the UK, experts have expressed concern that some foragers for wild mushrooms and garlic have been taking too many ingredients from protected sites, putting wildlife at risk, reported The Guardian. The National Trust is concerned that people have been gathering foraged foods to sell them, damaging delicately-balanced ecosystems. “Foraging brings us closer to nature […]