Maybe pre-coronavirus pandemic. But buying houseplants in Omaha − especially the uncommon varieties − has exploded in the past year. It's the same with the accessories that go with them.
Residents of Mead, which is about 12 miles west of Omaha’s city limits, say they fear that the plant's waste is causing health problems, contaminating the land and harming wildlife.
Popularized by the Harry Potter books and movies, snowy owls have beautiful white plumage to match their snowy habitat. Check out some fun facts and a cute snowy owl DIY craft.
Prince Charles takes "enormous pleasure" in finding "charming and intelligent" red squirrels in his house.
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Bellevue University professor Clif Mason’s poem, “Insurrections Sonnet,” was published Jan. 12 by the Los Angeles-based poetry magazine “Rattl…
A bill that would prohibit the use of "treated seed corn" in the production of ethanol targets a plant near Mead that uses corn coated in fungicides and pesticides.
People who were never before interested in greenery in their home have jumped on the bandwagon.
Midwest Hop Producers is ending hops production to focus on hemp.
'That Don't Impress Me Much' star Shania Twain reveals her French fries obsession.
I know there has been a lot of emphasis on the chemical treatment of ash trees for emerald ash borer but we now need to think about the danger…
Stretch the fun of this craft by having your child research pinecones or make up a short story about their snowy pinecone owls.
Boy George has spent $135,855 on a revamp of the gardens at his London mansion.
Now 96, with a remarkable stage and screen career dating back to the 1950s (following success as a model), the Presidential Medal of Freedom winner is telling her life story, describing the book as “my truth. It is me, plain and unvarnished, with the glitter and garland set aside.” HarperCollins, Jan. 26
DESOTO NATIONAL FOREST, Miss. (AP) — When European settlers came to North America, fire-dependent savannas anchored by lofty pines with footlong needles covered much of what became the southern United States.
Sir Paul McCartney communicates with George Harrison through a tree.
Russell Brand’s wife “really fell in love” with him when she was just 19 years old but their brief relationship then didn’t last long.
Is there hope for this planet? Seven environmentalists in Nebraska and Iowa say yes — but with reservations.
Iggy Azalea is looking forward to spending Christmas at home after her holiday got cancelled.
Save your tree for trellising beans and peas in the garden. The vines will grow up and over, masking the bare tree branches. Growing vertically saves space and makes harvesting easier.
Take advantage of that pine scent all year round. Pine needles can be stored in paper bags or sachets to use as fresheners around the house or in the car.
Old Christmas trees can be a temporary habitat for birds seeking shelter. Stand the tree in a corner of the yard and load its branches with suet cakes, bird seed or fruit.
Cutting off the branches and laying them in a garden bed will protect plants from winter freezes and spring thaws. Lay tree boughs over garden plants and frozen soil to keep the soil consistently cold, reducing the risk of early sprouting that can occur during winter thaws.
With a few extra materials, Christmas tree clippings are perfect for making wreaths. You'll need clippers, a wreath ring, wire and wire cutters, and 7-10 pounds of clippings. Wreath rings can be purchased at Christmas specialty stores.
Whether it's with woodchips or needles, mulch is a great way to keep your yard trees healthy and moist during the cold season.
