A beginner's guide to gardening
Some form of gardening has been around since the first days of human existence. It’s an activity that not only...
Soil-dwelling invertebrates are victims of pesticides
The lowly earthworm’s feeding and burrowing mixes in organic residues and enhances nutrient cycling, decomposition...
Topsoil is disappearing from Midwest farms
Almost one-third of crop-growing land in the upper Midwest is now devoid of its most fertile topsoil, says a controversial...
SoilKit wins recognition through Lowe's small businesses program
Through the "Making It…With Lowe's" program, entrepreneurs around the U.S. had the opportunity to showcase their...
Natural pink walls make up this eco-friendly hotel in Oaxaca
Designed by studios Taller Lu'um and At-te, the Monte Uzulu boutique hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico has doors made from local...
Community collects locally sourced materials to construct a school in Vietnam
The Xuan Hoa commune in the Lao Cai province of northwest Vietnam is, like much of the surrounding area, a region...
Prosecco production is destroying soil in some Italian vineyards
Many people enjoy a glass of prosecco with their dinner, because it pairs well with everything from seafood to...
Plastic-eating mushrooms are the new superheroes in combating the growing waste crisis
A new study from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London says that fungi are capable of expediting the breakdown...
Soil Algae aims to improve soil quality through algae cultures
Algae: it's not just for bodies of water anymore. Algae Research and Supply, a company based in Carlsbad, California...
California's Healthy Soil Initiative wants to use dirt to fight climate change
California is turning to dirt to help in the fight against climate change. The state's Healthy Soils Initiative...
The secret behind the Leaning Tower of Pisa's resilience is revealed
A team of engineers has finally solved the mystery of how the seemingly unstable Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy...
Fruit trees grow on the roofs of this rammed earth home in Hanoi
Vo Trong Nghia Architects puts a fresh spin on the ancient art of rammed earth construction in the Dong Anh house,...
New antibiotics discovered in soil offer hope in the fight against superbugs
Antibiotic resistance threatens humanity even as superbugs are discovered in places like pig farms. But a recent...
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...
Greening the Earth could fight climate change as efficiently as cutting fossil fuels
Planting trees, revitalizing soil, and other natural environmental actions could prove as effective in fighting...
