This slimy, stinky soybean dish is virtually unknown in the U.S., but that's about to change. Is natto the next fountain of youth? Find out!

Collecting and saving rainwater for use in the garden just makes sense, and was a common practice by our ancestors. See how it's done, and start saving money on your water bill.

The house sparrow is considered an invasive bird in many areas, causing damage and problems for native species. So what can you do to discourage them from invading your back yard and feeders? We have a few helpful strategies.

Mosquito plant? Lemongrass? Do these plants and others really repel mosquitoes? If you bought some for your backyard, there's good news and bad news...

Need good luck? We explain where this quirky tradition and superstition came from.

It’s late at night, light wispy clouds float gently by as the nearly full Moon shines down. But then you notice a faint, ghostly glow in the sky. It looks like a ring around the Moon, a delicate circle of off-white light with the Moon sitting perfectly in its center. This rare event is called a

We all know “April showers bring May flowers,” but the full expression is: “March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers and June bugs.” What is it about April that gives it a reputation for wet weather over other months? We explain. Spring Rains If there’s one season that would seemingly win the title

Yech! Love bugs are in the air, in your home, and on your car. Try this "Love Bug Spray" and other natural solutions to get rid of these annoying (and gross) pests!

If it feels like hungry deer make a beeline to your garden every year, try planting these beautiful flowers and plants they tend to avoid.

Solstice. Equinox. These are words that we hear at the start of each season. We greet spring with the arrival of the vernal equinox in late March, and we welcome winter with the arrival of the solstice in late December. But aside from marking the transition from one season to the next, what exactly do