BloomingTables offers a “living table” that’s furniture and a terrarium all in one
Scientists, doctors, naturalists and pretty much everyone else agrees that plants in your home and office are a...
Cigarette butts, the No. 1 most-littered item, are impacting plant growth
In the frenzy to ban plastic utensils, foam containers, straws and single-use bags, the world’s No. 1 most-littered...
Study reveals mass plant extinction rate since Industrial Revolution
New research suggests that even by conservative efforts, the number of plants that have gone extinct in the last...
AUDI’s new electric car will have autonomous vehicle capability and a roof that holds real plants
AUDI revealed the concept for a new electric car with autonomous driving capabilities at Auto Shanghai 2019, and...
Go green in your bedroom with these sustainable decor picks
Whether you’re building, have just moved into a new home or are renovating your current room, considering eco-friendly...
It might be time to let your garden grow wild
Think of a formal yard or garden, and you likely envision rows of neatly trimmed bushes along meandering walkways...
9 ways to introduce nature into your dull work space
Your home, office or home office can be your sanctuary even when deadlines loom. Mitigate the stress of your work...
10 easy eco-friendly home decor tips
Decorating a home is intimidating enough without taking the environment into account, but choosing eco-friendly...
Saving the environment one hair wash at a time
In the ongoing dialogue surrounding water consumption and saving water, the length of your shower, how you water...
Monarch butterfly conservation groups fight to conserve the species
Monarch butterfly conservation is in full effect as numerous organizations have shared concerns for the beautiful...
9 ways to add more houseplants to your home
Adding plants to your living space is an easy way to add beauty and character to your home. But aesthetics aren’t...
Avoid allergies this spring with these 7 natural remedies
The 2019 allergy season is almost here, and that means many of us will soon be dealing with frequent sneezing and...
Sustainable pencil stubs Sprout into plants
Have you ever stopped to think about where your pencil came from or what it’s journey will be once it hits the...
Seeds on the moon started to sprout for the first time — but quickly died
China has taken a major step toward long-term space exploration. Earlier this month, the Chinese moon probe Chang’e...
How to grow a lush garden in your tiny kitchen windowsill
Envision a garden — you probably picture rows of corn neatly spaced across a field or lettuce coming to life...
Shipping containers become a spectacular plant-covered gallery
São Paulo-based architecture studio SuperLimão and architect Gabriela Coelho recently completed GSC, a massive...
SeagrassSpotter app empowers ocean lovers to become citizen scientists
Bet you don't often think about seagrass, but this powerhouse plant supports thousands of marine creatures, sequesters...
Can vertical farming feed the world and change the agriculture industry?
Year after year, cities expand and pristine natural habitats are turned into farms and pastures to support the...
Brooklyn Grange announces a new location — in a former WWII shipyard
Inhabitat is thrilled to announce that New York City urban farming group Brooklyn Grange is launching its first...
An increasingly intense allergy season is linked to climate change
If you've found that you're having a particularly tough time breathing through this spring's allergy season, you're...
Thousands of California ‘hipster succulents’ are being stolen in plant poaching crisis
The dudleya, a California native succulent, has become a symbol of hipster lifestyle, according to The Guardian....
This moss can naturally eliminate arsenic from water
Through the magic of moss, anything is possible. Scientists at the University of Stockholm have discovered that Warnstofia...
Teen replants hundreds of mangroves that were destroyed by Hurricane Irma
18-year-old Theo Quenee saw Hurricane Irma's impact in Florida firsthand and realized that the region's devastated mangroves...
Iceland is replanting its forests 1,000 years after vikings razed them
Iceland has become a popular tourist destination due in no small part to its breathtaking views and unique geological...
Trump’s border wall threatens Texas plants and wildlife
If it is ever built, Trump's US-Mexico border wall would pose a threat to vulnerable wildlife and plants, as well...
This plant-based coating makes fruits and veggies last up to four times longer
How do you preserve fruits and vegetables after harvest? Generally, you need cold temperatures. But what if there...
Simple genetic modification yields crops that need 25% less water
Scientists have discovered that a simple genetic modification may result in crops needing up to 25 percent less...
Plants appear to lose consciousness when sedated
Are plants conscious? A new study found that anesthetics work on flora - but what exactly is happening here? University...
How fungi made Earth’s atmosphere livable – new study
It turns out mushrooms aren't just great to eat - they played an essential role in creating an atmosphere suitable...
How to make your own green terrarium to keep or give away for the holidays
If you have a green thumb but minimal garden space, why not create your own mini-world full of lush and beautiful...