Writing
Sustainable Living
Why You Shouldn’t Remove Leaves This Fall
The Trickiest Part of Going Plastic-Free
How I Finally Ditched Paper Towels
Confused About Recycling Symbols? Here’s What They Mean
10 Easy Ways to Save Water During a Drought
An Ode to Distilled White Vinegar
Gardening
10 Ways Gardening with Native Plants Will Save You Time, Effort, and Money
Why No Mow May Is Bad for Your Lawn and Wildlife
The Easiest Way to Attract Ladybugs to Your Yard
Have Fun with Your Garden (May 2023 issue)
Plant Some Privacy (May 2022 issue)
Nature
Where to Place Your Birdbath for Happier Birds
6 Ways Being in Nature Is Good for Your Health
Could Grounding Be the Easiest Wellness Trend to Try?
The Wind (November 2025 issue)
Crows (October 2025 issue)
Why Yellow Light Bulbs Keep Insects Away
Yes, There Are Good and Bad Ladybugs
What to Know About April’s Pink Micromoon
The Great Backyard Bird Count Is Happening This Weekend—Here’s How to Help
The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Happening Soon—When and How to Watch It
Meteor Showers (July/August 2024 issue)
Hibernation (December 2024 issue)
Winter Solstice (December 2023 issue)
Plant Powers (on the intelligence of plants, July/August 2023 issue)
Flying Colors (on rainbows, June 2023 issue)
Nature’s Clues (July/August 2022 issue)
Smells Like Deep Space (June 2022 issue)
Science
What Dreams Are Made Of (March 2024 issue)
Matters of the Heart (January/February 2024 issue)
Our Twisted DNA (May 2023 issue)
The Science-Backed Trick to Quickly Cool Down a Hot Car
Mercury Retrograde Is Happening Soon—Here’s What That Actually Means
History
Diners (May 2025 issue)
Magazines (April 2025 issue)
Dinosaurs (February/March 2025 issue)
Knitting (September 2024 issue)
Mother Goddesses (May 2024 issue)
Books & Reading
Want to Read More This Year? Try a Silent Book Club
A New Study Reveals What People Are Reading in Each State
Culture
13 Things You Didn’t Know There Was a Word For
Grammar Rules You Don’t Have to Worry About (January/February 2023 issue)
Tattoos (Summer 2025 Issue)
Astrology (September 2025 issue)
Karaoke (October 2022 issue)
6 Ways You May Be Annoying Your Housecleaner
A Toast to Avocados (May 2022 issue)
Personal Essay
It’s OK Not to Talk (January/February 2022 issue)
Sewing
Make Do and Mend (April 2014 issue)
Health & Fitness
3 Reasons You Wake Up Just Before Your Alarm Goes Off
How Long Can Milk, Butter, and Eggs Sit Out Safely?
Snoring Remedies (April 2013 issue)
The Valslide (March 2013 issue)
Answers to More Pest(ering) Questions (June 2012 issue)
BOSU Ball Workout (May 2012)
Mythology (May 2012)
Branching Out (May 2011)
Into the Fold (March 2011)
Greek Revival (February 2011)
Out of the Blue (February 2011)
Manners-ism (July 2010)
Sketch Comedy (January 2010)
A Gothic Pop Surrealist
(November 2009)
Not Playing Around (Summer 2011)
From Riches to Rags (Summer 2011)