Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. There are two varieties of umbrella ...

SOPHIE THOMSON: Bringing a bit of the natural world into our homes with use of indoor plants is something that many of us like to do. But household heating and cooling and a roof that blocks the light ...

With a little more than a month left in winter, and as Covid-19 restrictions continue to keep us at home, you may be looking for a way to brighten up your space. Houseplants are one solid way to ...