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The exotic-looking Crotons with their variably-shaped leaves will, with proper care, provide an explosion of wonderful colors.

The Sloop Clearwater has been an essential organization in protecting and reviving the Hudson River.

All houseplants are beautiful, but some are toxic and even deadly. If you have pets this is of special concern. Learn what plants are dangerous and which are safe.

Pete Seeger's festival for the Hudson looks to be a fine show this year, headlined by Folk Music legend Arlo Guthrie.

Summertime means folk festivals, and within a few hours of New York City are some of the best, sure to make any folkie flip his bandana.

Houseplants come from tropical forests and arid regions around the world. Knowing the origin of a specific plant can help in providing it with proper care.

Besides inventing and/or populariazing the Pythagorean Theorum, Pythagoras was also known as a great spiritual leader of his day

The weather refused to cooperate, but the 2009 Clearwater Festival remained a success, with concert goers dancing through the raindrops and singing along.

Sangre de Drago (Croton lechleri, Euphorbiaceae) is a forest tree found through much of north-western South America.

Looking to recharge? Maybe have some romantic time alone? Westchester County in New York has the answer in its many beautful bed and breakfasts close to New York City.

Settled in the 1820s by free blacks seeking to own property, the racially integrated village was razed in 1856 to make way for the creation of Manhattan's Central Park.

Using indoor plants give a new dimension to home decor. Plants compliment all interior decorating styles and are versatile and easy to use.

Some houseplants are toxic and even deadly. In homes with pets and/or children this is of special concern. Here's a guide to which ones are dangerous and which are safe.

The counter-culture stepped back into the spotlight when Pete Seeger celebrated his 90th birthday with a little get-together in his hometown of New York City.

Fall pleasures are just a short trip away from NYC. Enjoy the crisp autumn air by picking apples, sipping cider or enjoying an exquisite display of Jack-o-Lanterns.

As the last few months of winter wane, spring is in everyone's minds. Garden expert P. Allen Smith demonstrates some easy ways to bring a spring garden inside.

Many tropical plants that grace southern gardens do well indoors as house plants. Bring the feel of the tropics indoor by growing tropical plants.

Strawberries for breakfast, lunch, brunch, snack, dinner and of course dessert. They are nutritious, versatile, simple to prepare and so yummy!

Rockland County, New York is only thirty minutes from New York City. Below are several options for Bed and Breakfasts.

New York State is celebrating its 400th anniversary by marking the voyage of English Captain Henry Hudson along the river that now bears his name.

Contact dermatitis is a general term applied to acute or chronic inflammatory reaction to substances that come in contact with the skin.

Brief biography of Greek great thinker Pythagoras who explained reality in terms of numbers and gave us the Pythagorean Theorem.

The wide diversity of climate and terrain in western Mexico obliges hikers in this area to carry equipment whose purpose may not be self-evident.

Irritant contact dermatitis accounts for more than 80% of all occupational skin disorders, though it can occur in anyone exposed to irritant substances.

Spring lawns blooming with beautiful plants and shrubs may be dangerous for pets. Make safe gardening choices and avoid poisonous plants that can make your dog sick.

The best, easy-to-care-for Florida gardens use plants native to Florida. Florida gardening is complicated due to sandy soil, a very wet rainy reason and very dry winter

October in the Hudson Valley of New York is a time of apple picking, grape stomping, and Haunted House viewing. Here are the best that the Hudson Valley has to offer.

Leaf peepers abound as fall foliage season begins. Travelers can leave cars behind and plan a trip by train in upstate New York to see autumn leaves at their peak.

In the 1850s, the temperance movement scored a short term victory by passing prohibition in 13 states, a little known dry period in American history.

Computer technology, science, and history combine to create a thrilling portrait of New York City as a green island of rich natural resources and ecological diversity.

While the Greek mathematician Pythagoras may have been brilliant, he also possessed certain interesting "eccentricities," in keeping with the times.

You can buy houseplants almost anywhere. Here's a guide to getting the best plants for your money. Learn what to look for and what to avoid.

There's an array of toxic plants in the average yard or garden. Learn what plants are toxic and the symptoms of poisoning in livestock, pets and other animals.