Dr. Nathaniel Ward, a 19th century London physician, had a keen interest in nature, including observing insect behavior. When studying a sphinx moth emerging from a chrysalis he had buried in moist ...

Here are five chances (including one with an option for kids) to expand your knowledge or make something plant-themed this ...

For those of us missing the outdoor growing weather, creating a terrarium can be a wonderful way to “garden” in the winter. A ...

Terrariums are perfect for low-maintenance greenery. With a little planning, a terrarium can become a self-sustaining environment that you never need to water or maintain. However, terrariums are ...

For those of us missing the outdoor growing weather, creating a terrarium can be a wonderful way to “garden” in the winter. A terrarium is a miniature indoor garden held in some type of clear ...

As winter closes in, there’s at least one place where plants will still grow: a terrarium. Here’s how to get started on yours. By Margaret Roach During the months when you can’t be outside working in ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Every once in a while you run into something that ...

I’ve always coveted my friend Melissa’s fabulous terrarium, which is the centerpiece of her stylish, cozy Brooklyn apartment. I’ve secretly wanted one of my own for ages, and recently realizing that ...