Mother Nature

Much of modern garden design is about controlling nature to achieve a desired effect. But for the eco-conscious homeowner, the best garden designer is Mother Nature, and following her lead can result in a beautiful low-maintenance landscape that requires fewer resources, attracts natural wildlife, and saves time and money.

A complete guide to Friluftsliv, the Nordic secret to unplugging and connecting more deeply with nature.

They are some of the most dramatic and destructive forces of mother nature. Masses of animals and insects that can be vicious, violent, and even deadly. Around the globe, millions and often billions of creatures are locked into a timeless battle where only the strongest will survive. Join us as we fly directly into the swarm and travel as a member of the herd to dissect some of the most incredible video ever shot. Then, through the aid of computer graphics and animation, we will see for the first time, the true savagery of Raging Nature: Swarms and Stampedes.

Drawing is for everyone. It just takes practice! Exercise your drawing skills and become better at seeing and capturing the world around you with Von Glitschka's 5-day drawing challenges. This installment asks you to reconsider the fascinating subjects Mother Nature provides and reinterpret them using your own imagination and a pen, pencil, or stylus.