A year of organic farm hoping. That was the aspiration of high school science teacher Brian Bender.

I had no plans to become a gardener. It just happened, quite unexpectedly. And it completely changed the focus and quality of my daily life.

We would not be here long on this Earth if it weren't for the soil recycling efforts of the multi-celled organism we call mold.

Hi Lynn,We live in a small condo and there is only one place for the couch — on the same wall as the entrance. It feels uncomfortable. Any ideas? — Snail Mail

Dear EarthTalk: I saw a TV ad for toilet paper with no cardboard core to save paper...

Dear EarthTalk: Why did 34 million wild sockeye salmon return to the Fraser River in British Columbia this year?

A garden provides nourishment, both physical and emotional, and gardening, itself, can be transformative for body, mind and spirit.

Every year since 1995 the International Herb Association (IHA) has chosen an Herb of the Year noted as outstanding in two of three criteria: culinary, medicinal and decorative.

Is there anything better than a gentle summer breeze with the scent of herbs from the garden?

As the founder of Green Babies, one of the world’s largest organic cotton clothing companies, Lynda Fassa is committed to an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Yes — start erecting a living wall of beauty. Arbor vitaes, green all year, and if space permits, a flowering tree about 10-12 feet tall — tops.

While most of the world fixates on how to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases we emit into the atmosphere, scientists and engineers around the world are busy working on various “geo-engineering” technologies

Best described as a loose association of cities focused on sustainability, the emerging “green cities movement”.

We can cut off our supplies of water and food for days or even weeks without dying...

Is there a way to utilize the energy in my dogs’ poop? I have three dogs and lots of poop and would like to dispose of it...

Making sure you are cleaning up with a “green” focus will let your friends and family know you really care about them.

Thousands of American municipalities add chlorine to their drinking water to get rid of microbes.

The reason you don’t hear much about recycling these types of plastic films is that most municipalities...

Can you talk a little bit about clutter? My husband is notorious for allowing clutter to build up at his work bench...

When I am using the bagua in my house, should I line it up using the front door or my back door?

Native tribes across the American West have been and continue to be subjected...

While there is no nationwide program administering prison agriculture programs...

Just a few decades ago the phrase "go outside and play" was repeated by parents daily...