Home & Garden

As parents, we knew who our kids hung out with and discouraged relationships with troublemakers. We knew that if our kids spent time with smokers or drinkers there was a high probability they’d do it, too. Today, with many of us grandparents and retirees, this pattern of influence is still worthy of our attention. Who we surround ourselves with affects our mindset, attitude, health and confidence. ...

The Cleveland Botanical Garden is hosting the "Life in One Cubic Foot" exhibit that follows the research of Smithsonian scientists and photographer David Liittschwager as they discover what a cubic foot of land or water—a biocube—reveals about the diversity of life on the planet. ...

If you are one of the more than 59 million people who feed birds over the winter—and to find out why maybe you shouldn’t be feeding them—our gardening blogger Donna Hessel lays out the controversy. You decide. ...

According to Garden Design, resiliency and creativity headline 2024 gardening trends. But there are also a few surprising trends you may want to consider incorporating in your gardens next year. To learn more, read on. ...

Need gift ideas for a gardener friend or suggestions for a few easy DIY gifts from a gardener like you? Blogger Donna Hessel has come up with creative gifts for the plant lover in your life. ...

If your garden includes seasonal annuals, grasses with graceful fronds, perennials and shrubs with colorful fall foliage, you’ll have bright vistas throughout the cold days to come. To learn about plants that thrive in cooler weather, read on. ...

Creating pleasant seasonal rituals and routines has many benefits, bringing our awareness and focus to the present moment, relieving stress, and enhancing gratefulness. Good habits are well-planned, regular and predictable. Predictable rituals motivate everything from buying habits to household activities. ...

If you need a break from pumpkin spice-everything season, then explore Northeast Ohio’s fall beauty with a brisk hike or a leisurely tour by car. From the under-the-radar Welton’s Gorge near Burton (Geauga Park District) to Lake County’s Chapin Forest Reservation (Lake Metroparks), we’ve got plenty of overlooks, trails and roads to explore. ...