Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

The 16th Avenue Tree Lawn Rain Garden is a demonstration of a low-cost, owner-maintained strategy for use of a tree lawn to temporarily store, infiltrate and filter stormwater collected from the roof ...

"AI can be useful in landscape design under different circumstances," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "If you already have a ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Tucson’s hot, dry summer is a good time to reflect on your garden. Inevitably, that leads to thinking about changes to make your garden work better for you. Perhaps you want to add a pollinator garden ...

Sometimes an outdoor project is better left to the pros. In those instances, consult our list of reputable local businesses. Allen Outdoor Solutions: Through custom irrigation plans and lawn ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif. – May 11, 2022 – Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has selected the winning designs for its 2022 Backcountry ...