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Plant potatoes only 1–2 inches deep, then cover them with 4–6 inches of straw, grass clippings, or newspaper; the method also makes tubers easier to harvest- Food Fables – How Turkey shows that Indian tea’s future might be black
- South Bend recovered 15,000 tons of concrete and bricks plus metal and wood from the former Studebaker Plant 8; the materials were reused on site or sold, instead of being buried
- Grass keeps growing through your mulch? This simple trick can helpMulch beds often struggle with encroaching grass and weeds. Spruce Weed & Grass Killer offers a ready-to-use spray solution. This kit inclu...11 Sep, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- Snakes in your garden can seem like a big problem, but wildlife experts say it’s best to let them stayGarden snakes play a vital role in keeping pest populations in check, acting as natural predators that contribute to a vibrant ecosystem. H...08 Sep, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- Psychologist Carl Jung grew corn at his famous lakehouse retreat in Switzerland. 5 easy steps to grow corn for beginnersCarl Jung, a renowned psychologist, found solace in simple living at his Swiss retreat. He deliberately chose a life without modern conveni...06 Sep, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
- In 2024, Agiro planted 580 trees and shrubs at a former waste site in Quebec City. Today, surveys have found more than 160 plant species and 50 bird species are thriving around the recovering siteAgiro is restoring a former 1.8-hectare construction waste disposal site at the foot of Mont-Brillant in Quebec City’s Saint-Charles River ...03 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- What looks like a normal Canadian home is actually made from 612,000 plastic bottlesTwo Canadian brothers have turned an astonishing 612,000 discarded plastic bottles into a concept home in Meteghan, Nova Scotia. Their comp...31 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- Two Canadian builders turned 612,000 plastic bottles into 2,000-sq-ft home in Nova Scotia; its panels were so strong they withstood sustained winds of 326 mph, twice the strength of Category 5 hurricaneCanadian builders transformed more than 600,000 plastic bottles into a house. The recycled PET was processed into foam and used to make str...31 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
- 32,600 used tires did not go to a landfill. Instead, Michigan turned them into a 1.15-mile road in Clare County that can also reduce traffic noise. The next target is Detroit roadsMichigan is turning discarded tires into road-building material, with 32,600 passenger tire equivalents reused on a 1.15-mile stretch of Ha...31 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...30 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- In 1998, New York listed Keuka Lake as impaired after DDT contamination. 16 years later, fish-tissue data led officials to remove the lake from the impaired waters listKeuka Lake DDT cleanup shows how a pesticide banned decades ago kept affecting fish through contaminated soil and runoff. The problem began...28 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
- Actor Madhavan transforms barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu. He shares 3 lessons from his sustainable farming journeyIn 2020, actor R Madhavan and his brother Subayogan turned a land near Palani into a flourishing coconut farm. The project combined traditi...25 Aug, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
- Wrap aluminium foil around your plants: Here’s what this simple household hack can do in your gardenWrap aluminium foil around your plants: Gardeners can use reflective aluminium foil around young plants to help deter aphids. The reflectiv...23 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- Aluminium foil can help your candles burn brighter and longer: 8 smart ways to use it in household workAluminium foil is one versatile invention. These malleable sheets can be used for many purposes other than to protect your leftover food. I...20 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- Crews spray green slurry across bare slopes, using wood fiber and binder to help protect soil from erosion while vegetation regrowsHydromulch, a green spray, helps stabilize hillsides after wildfires. This mixture of wood fiber and glue prevents soil erosion and mudslid...18 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- For thousands of years, Pacific farmers adapted crops to drought and changing weather; now Samoa and Tonga are combining that ancestral knowledge with modern science to rebuild soil, manage weeds and make farms more climate-resilientPacific farmers are reviving ancestral wisdom and scientific methods for climate resilience. Traditional practices like mulching and sheep ...17 Aug, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
- How to use aluminium foil in the garden: 6 surprisingly useful ways gardeners use this to protect plants, reflect light and deal with pests.Aluminum foil is a versatile tool for gardeners, offering a range of cost-effective solutions. For instance, reflective ground cover enhanc...16 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- A Florida homeowner swapped lawn grass for old soaked cardboard, mulch and native plants without digging up the lawn; the result was a low-maintenance front yard ecosystem where pollinators, birds, edible plants and people could coexistA Florida homeowner transformed a conventional grass-covered front yard without removing the existing lawn. The project used soaked cardboa...15 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- Jennifer Aniston's Japanese-inspired home garden has a simple lesson: 7 budget-friendly ways to recreate the aestheticsJennifer Aniston's serene garden offers adaptable ideas for smaller yards. Layered greenery and natural stone create a peaceful, retreat-li...14 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
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