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Hardy Plants That Can Survive the Busiest of College Students

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

This list makes creating green space in any dorm more convenient and affordable.…

April 14, 2022

Indoor Gardening Can Help You Fight Off Your Winter Blues

Becky Hardin, University of Arizona Global Campus

This fun and nurturing activity may aid in alleviating the symptoms brought on by seasonal affective disorder.…

January 7, 2022

8 Poisonous Animals and Plants To Watch Out For

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

These inconspicuous life forms can leave unknowing assailants suffering from devastating —and deadly — symptoms.…

November 26, 2021

Artificial Flowers Have a Long History That Continues To Blossom

Amy Harris, Utah State University

Their blooming story stretches back thousands of years.…

September 23, 2021

Image of material that has experienced natural dyeing

Natural Dyeing Is the Sustainable Way To Make Your Daily Life Colorful

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Long before materials were mass-produced with factory-made ingredients, people used natural dyes to brighten up their clothes.…

November 28, 2020

In an article about the Leave No Trace principles, backpackers walking through the forest

Leave No Trace Is the Ethical Way To Enjoy Natural Spaces

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The guiding principles provide a framework for enjoying the great outdoors without disrupting the natural cycles of the environment.…

September 4, 2020

Illustration of a woman beside her indoor garden.

3 Easy Methods for Getting Started on Your At-Home Garden

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

You don't need a yard to start gardening. You can easily grow fresh, healthy produce from your counters or windows.…

July 16, 2020

Natural Landscaping: Why College Campuses Should Embrace It

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

The ornamental gardens of many college campuses provide no ecological help, but implementing native plants would add beauty and aid the environment.…

March 13, 2020

How Emily Starobin Helps Revive the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly

Kerrianna Wallace, Arcadia University

University of Maryland senior, Emily Starobin, hopes to catch a glimpse of the Maryland state insect with the Baltimore Checkerspot Project.…

March 25, 2018

The 5 Best Plants to Keep in Your Dorm Room

Devon Hodge, Western Washington University

From air-freshening bamboo palms to multipurpose aloe vera, these are the most low-maintenance, student-friendly plants you can get.…

August 15, 2017

Tips for First-Time Succulent Parents

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Because yes, college students kill “unkillable” plants all the time.…

October 7, 2016

The Top 5 PG-Rated Dorm Hobbies

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

The ultimate guide for trading in that trusted handle of Jack Daniels for RA-friendly activities.…

September 10, 2016

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