Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our pollinators and beneficial insects.

In the northeastern corner of North Carolina, where the coastal plain begins its gentle rise toward the Piedmont, lies a place that seems plucked from a fantasy novel – Merchants Millpond State Park ...

With every step on the trail, fallen leaves crinkle underfoot. The path follows a stream, rushing and burbling over smooth, gray stones, while a breeze rustles the branches overhead. Now compare that ...