Larson's Suburban Greenhouses

She spent two years taking care of the ‘perfect plant.’ Then, she realized it’s plastic

"I feel like these last two years have been a lie."

Be on the lookout for this invasive plant species

A local nature organization has found a new invasive plant in Knox County. The Knox County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area took to social media today to warn of the plant called Lesser Celandine. They say this

Power Perennials: Plants That Thrive No Matter What

Add some flower power to your garden this year with any of these tough-as-nails perennial bloomers. No green thumb required!

The 15 easiest indoor house plants that won't die on you

Don't let anyone fool you—growing indoor plants is easy and just as fun as having an outdoor garden. In fact, indoor plants not only help clean the environment around them, but they act as a quick decorating tool. We found 15 hardy indoor house plants that anyone can keep alive and thriving. If you've got kids or pets, do note before you buy: some may be toxic. PothosC.O.T/a.collectionRF/amana

The 10 Worst Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Your Region

Eco-Friendly Cooling Tips For High Tunnels and Greenhouses

A garden designer explains how she keeps her under-cover growing spaces cool all summer.

Suburban homes might be cheaper, but can come with extra costs

Suburban living can come with extra costs, like higher transportation and daycare fees, and may not add up to great savings over the long term.

Dear Architects: Please Save Us From Suburban Sprawl

How can architects design for the inevitable suburban sprawl that comes with our rapidly growing cities?

4 Ways to Sweat It Out at Suburban Square [Sponsor Content]

Cure your Thanksgiving holiday hangover, sweat it out and chip away at that lengthy gift list—all in one spot—Suburban Square.

Suburban dad makes desk to help elementary students learn at home

CRETE, Ill. — Santa’s workshop may be closed for the year but a suburban dad’s fix it shop is in full swing and churning out something special for local kids. Mike Hacke…

Life Choices: Suburban Living or City Life?

With many options to choose from for both housing and work, the classic division between urban and suburban living is changing. The city and the suburbs both have their pros…View Post

Young suburban writer inspires others living with anxiety to keep being creative

CHICAGO — When a fourth grade student found herself grappling with anxiety, she expressed her feelings by writing. Now a teenager, a north suburban high school student is sharing her story with oth…

When critters invade suburban homes, this couple returns them to the wild

It's the time of year when wild animals seek out warmer homes for the winter, even if it means sneaking their way into the attics and crawl spaces of their suburban neighbors.Whenever critters get inside, Brad and Katy Lundsteen answer the call to capture them, making a booming business chasing down skunks, raccoons and wild geese for the last three decades.

Suburban Mom Invents Women's Pleasure Device

A suburban mom from Connecticut, is the inventor of a new women's pleasure device, The Waterslyde.

In Suburban Gothic, Seeing Ghosts Isn't As Scary As Talking To Your Dad

Sometimes, even the prospect of facing down angry, vengeful ghosts is less terrifying than having to move back in with one's raging asshole of a father. This is the situation facing the paranormally-inclined hero of deadpan horror comedy Suburban Gothic.

Love Where You Live. Show Me Your Wallpaper Contest

It is always interesting to get a glimpse of who someone is by the little things in their lives. Active Rain is more than just a blogging platform but a un

It Takes More Than a Supermarket to Fix a Food Desert

Research from NYU shows that the opening of a grocery store in the Bronx did nothing to change residents' eating habits.