By Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

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

By Becky Hardin, University of Arizona Global Campus

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

By Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

By Amy Harris, Utah State University

Their blooming story stretches back thousands of years.

By 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.

By Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

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

By 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.

By 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.

By 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.

By 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.

By Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

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

By Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

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