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Man Sells Mud to Major League Baseball
His job is as American as the flag on his house, the sneakers on his feet, and the pickup truck he drives. A few times a year, Jim Bintiff drives his pickup to a secret spot, walks through the woods, and comes to a secret spot near a creek in south jersey where he gets his world famous mud.
Toxic Chemicals in Your Home? Find Out Why You Should be Concerned
NBC takes a close look at toxins within the home that we should be aware of. Plus, we take an insider look at how Americans compare to Europeans in terms of health standards.
Why Soybeans Have a Direct Impact on the Economy
What does Nebraska's soybean crop have to do with the state of the nation's economy? One NBC reporter talked to some farmers to find out.
New World Record for Largest Grown Pumpkin
A college student has made his mark in the record books for having grown the world's largest pumpkin. The enormous pumpkin, on display at the Connecticut Fair, weighed in at an amazing 1,350 pounds, smashing the old state record by nearly 200 pounds.
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Feng Shui House
After a car tore across her lawn and drove straight into her living room a Dallas, Texas woman says she wasn't able to relax or find peace in her own home until she turned to the ancient Chinese principles of Feng Shui.
After a car tore across her lawn and drove straight into her living room a Dallas, Texas woman says she wasn't able to relax or find peace in her own home until she turned to the ancient Chinese principles of Feng Shui.
'Squashing" the Competition
A New York gardener has "squashed" the competition. Apollonia Castitlione, is nurturing a giant zucchini. The green gourd measures over six feet in length and continues to still grow.
A New York gardener has "squashed" the competition. Apollonia Castitlione, is nurturing a giant zucchini. The green gourd measures over six feet in length and continues to still grow.
Tomato-Potato Plant?
When you walk into Ray Zastrow's garden, you might be confused about which vegetables are growing.But when you look a little closer, you'd see a plant that's quite unusual. In fact, it resembles a cabbage head with tomato vines and potatoes stemming off of it.
When you walk into Ray Zastrow's garden, you might be confused about which vegetables are growing.But when you look a little closer, you'd see a plant that's quite unusual. In fact, it resembles a cabbage head with tomato vines and potatoes stemming off of it.
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"Nearly Ideal" Weather May Lead to Lower Grain PricesThe government says U.S. farmers are on track to produce the second largest corn crop and fourth largest soybean crop in history. That could mean lower grain prices.
Keeping Costs Low While you Maintain the perfect Lawn
At the home of Eileen Ponce, the front lawn looks great but her bill is through the roof because she's watering every single day. Click on the headline to find out how experts help people like Eileen cut costs while maintaining the perfect lawn.
At the home of Eileen Ponce, the front lawn looks great but her bill is through the roof because she's watering every single day. Click on the headline to find out how experts help people like Eileen cut costs while maintaining the perfect lawn.
Why Grilling can be Harmful to your Health
Nothing says summertime like a backyard barbecue. But recently, medical experts are becoming concerned that grilling techniques may enhance cancer-causing chemicals if a person is not careful.
Nothing says summertime like a backyard barbecue. But recently, medical experts are becoming concerned that grilling techniques may enhance cancer-causing chemicals if a person is not careful.
Army Worm Invasion
Hundreds of thousands of worms are making it difficult for neighbors in the city of Tulare, California.
Hundreds of thousands of worms are making it difficult for neighbors in the city of Tulare, California.
Doggy RehabThis swim therapy helps to rebuild strength and regain range of motion, but this one's not for you. It's for your dog!
August is National Peach Month
August is National Peach Month, bringing the delight of fresh, juicy fruit to people all across the country. But while peaches continue to be a favorite summertime snack, it is important to understand how the weather impacts the peach-harvesting industry.
August is National Peach Month, bringing the delight of fresh, juicy fruit to people all across the country. But while peaches continue to be a favorite summertime snack, it is important to understand how the weather impacts the peach-harvesting industry.
Lawn and Garden Care Tips
New to gardening? We've got the 101 on how to grow plants, deal with plant problems, the best way to water, and other tips, Information & advice on gardening.
New to gardening? We've got the 101 on how to grow plants, deal with plant problems, the best way to water, and other tips, Information & advice on gardening.
Hiring Goats for NYC Jobs
A New York City borough is getting chewed out as weed-eating goats go to work on Staten Island. The National Park Service has employed about a dozen goats clear brush at Fort Wadsworth, a historic military site on Staten Island. Goats can eat up to 20% of their body weight in a day, with their favorite food being poison ivy.
A New York City borough is getting chewed out as weed-eating goats go to work on Staten Island. The National Park Service has employed about a dozen goats clear brush at Fort Wadsworth, a historic military site on Staten Island. Goats can eat up to 20% of their body weight in a day, with their favorite food being poison ivy.
Oh Deer! Keeping Animals out of the GardenIt took hours to get those impatiens looking just right and those pole beans growing, only to have them mowed down by hungry deer. While quick fixes are available at stores by way of sprays and granular materials to repel deer, help may already be at home.
Gas Prices Changing Lawn-Mowing Habits
When Eric King moved from his apartment in Pittsburgh to a single-family home with a lawn, he bought a manual lawn mower instead of the usual gas-powered kind. He figures he's putting money in his pocket and saving trips to the filling station.
When Eric King moved from his apartment in Pittsburgh to a single-family home with a lawn, he bought a manual lawn mower instead of the usual gas-powered kind. He figures he's putting money in his pocket and saving trips to the filling station.
Remote Weather Stations Give Farmers Timely Advice
Tech-savvy farmers are eager for the help that real-time weather data and analysis can provide them while they make decisions on pest control, disease control and water management.
Tech-savvy farmers are eager for the help that real-time weather data and analysis can provide them while they make decisions on pest control, disease control and water management.
Fun in the Mud
Mud races, mud limbo, mud volleyball and a lot of jumping and sloshing around in a giant smelly mud pit were all part of "Mud Day" at the Nankin Mills County Park in Michigan Tuesday.
Mud races, mud limbo, mud volleyball and a lot of jumping and sloshing around in a giant smelly mud pit were all part of "Mud Day" at the Nankin Mills County Park in Michigan Tuesday.
China Algae Outbreak Threatens Olympic GamesA Florida company is hoping its product can help end an algae outbreak plaguing waterways in Beijing that could affect the sailing venue for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Energy Savings during the Summer
With the rising price of gasoline, and talk by some energy companies of higher utility costs, the amount you pay to cool down your home and light up your rooms is going to increase. However, you can save some money and energy this summer, especially with your air conditioner.
With the rising price of gasoline, and talk by some energy companies of higher utility costs, the amount you pay to cool down your home and light up your rooms is going to increase. However, you can save some money and energy this summer, especially with your air conditioner.
Preparing for a Wildfire
Know what the risk of a wildfire in your area is? There are many things you can do now to reduce the risk of a wildfire damaging your home. Click on the headline for some advice on where to begin.
Know what the risk of a wildfire in your area is? There are many things you can do now to reduce the risk of a wildfire damaging your home. Click on the headline for some advice on where to begin.
Making Solar Panels Affordable
A California company is now offering low-cost solar panels - and letting people pay gradually for their solar purchase, because the initial cost of $20,000 or more is, for many, just too hefty.
A California company is now offering low-cost solar panels - and letting people pay gradually for their solar purchase, because the initial cost of $20,000 or more is, for many, just too hefty.
Cicada Bug Invading TownCicadas are on the march, and if you've ever heard them, you know they make a racket. It's especially bad in one Pennsylvania's township, where people have said a constant, shrieking "hum."
Bye-Bye Bulbs?
One squiggly, fluorescent bulb uses 75% less energy than a regular incandescent one, saving some 500 pounds of greenhouse gas from being released into the air.
One squiggly, fluorescent bulb uses 75% less energy than a regular incandescent one, saving some 500 pounds of greenhouse gas from being released into the air.
Straw Houses?
A Quaker school in Maryland looks like a regular building on the outside. The surprise, however, is inside the walls.
A Quaker school in Maryland looks like a regular building on the outside. The surprise, however, is inside the walls.
Does Buying Organic Pay Off?
There is growing consensus that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can adversely affect people. Because of this, demand for organic produce is growing but the chemical-free food comes with a steeper price tag.
There is growing consensus that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can adversely affect people. Because of this, demand for organic produce is growing but the chemical-free food comes with a steeper price tag.
Non-Chemical Pest ControlYour garden has pests. How do you stop them from eating the fruit of your labors? Before automatically choosing a chemical pesticide, consider this: pests can be controlled by birds, insects and other living organisms. Use a pest's natural predators to your garden's advantage.
A Garden of Hope
A concrete schoolyard has been transformed into a garden of learning in hurricane-recovering New Orleans, where students plant and weed, harvest produce and learn to cook it.
A concrete schoolyard has been transformed into a garden of learning in hurricane-recovering New Orleans, where students plant and weed, harvest produce and learn to cook it.