Have you ever looked at a pile of kitchen scraps and wondered if they could have a second life? Instead of tossing them into ...

Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...

Last September, I traveled to this far north outpost as part of a research team from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

For many years the prevailing debate about the Maya centred upon why their civilisation collapsed. Now, many scholars are asking: how did the Maya survive?

Celery is a good choice for this. Add water to a large water glass. Cut 2 inches off the base of a store-bought celery bunch. Stick toothpicks around the base and immerse the bottom of the bunch in ...

What makes Makawao particularly appealing for Hawaii residents looking for a weekend getaway is how completely different it feels from the coastal areas where many live and work. The climate, ...

Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an avocado tree in heavy clay and keep it from dying due to root rot or other ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ina Garten said her first choice "for a quick and satisfying breakfast or lunch" is her avocado and fried egg tartine. The dish ...

Fire officials in Colorado shared a word of warning on Monday after a house nearly burned down in Erie over the weekend in cold temperatures. Mountain View Fire Rescue says firefighters were called to ...

Snow covers bergamot stalks in a garden after a winter storm in Westchester County, N.Y.,, on Jan 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Rubin) Shoveling in single-digit temperatures after the colossal winter ...

Florida experts explain how residents can protect their plants when temperatures fall below freezing. Cover plants to trap heat but be sure to use breathable material. See other tips on how to protect ...