Science Nov 11 How to turn fallen leaves into valuable leaf mold for your garden this fall By Jessica Damiano, Associated Press
Arts Sep 20 Watch 7:29 In Detroit, a public garden thrives with help from an army of volunteers As the end of summer nears, we visit a public garden in Michigan that evolves with the seasons, thanks to its meticulous design and an army of volunteer gardeners. John Yang reports from Detroit for our arts and culture series,… By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Mary Fecteau
Nation Feb 28 This Michigan project celebrates the rich history of community farmers and gardeners A Michigan oral history project is collecting the stories of farmers and gardeners from working class communities and communities of color. By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang
Science Jan 12 Dreaming of spring gardening? Bees and other pollinators like a variety of flowers For those thinking ahead to spring gardening, a biologist explains what to focus on when designing a garden with pollinators in mind and what not to worry about. By Laura Russo, The Conversation
Science Apr 07 Climate change is shifting plant growth zones. Here’s what to know for your garden this year As climate change warms the Earth, plant hardiness zones are shifting northward. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its plant hardiness zone map, which shows where various plants will grow across the country. By Matt Kasson, The Conversation
Aug 29 Watch 7:33 Landscape architect Kate Orff shares visionary goal of nature-based infrastructure By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson If you think of landscape architecture, you might conjure gardens and plantings. But in a rapidly changing climate fueled by intense heat, flooding, fires, smoke and hurricanes, architect and designer Kate Orff is helping redefine her field and push us… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch 4:19 Pandemic pauses the growing season for this Arctic gardening guru By Erin McKinstry, Alaska Public Media North of the Arctic Circle, in the tiny Alaskan village of Anaktuvuk, one woman is trying to expand agriculture in a climate largely hostile to it. Nasaġraq Rainey Hopson has successfully grown fresh produce for her community for several years,… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 4:59 Landscape designer Piet Oudolf on finding solace in the garden By Jeffrey Brown, Lorna Baldwin As the weather warms, gardening is providing a dose of sanity and fresh air for people who have been cooped up amid the coronavirus pandemic. Piet Oudolf, one of the world’s foremost landscape designers, is deeply familiar with the restorative… Continue watching
Jul 27 This common herb will keep bee pollinators buzzing in your garden By Karin Alton and Francis L. W. Ratnieks, The Conversation There is a common assumption that those plants which delight human eyes will also be the most attractive for bees. Two scientists at the University of Sussex can offer a more empirical take. Continue reading
Jun 06 How gardening makes this poet more observant By Mary Jo Brooks Ross Gay is passionate about poetry, gardening and basketball. “I guess you could say that I think all three things alter our notion of time," he said. Continue reading