In his teen years, Warren B. Carah spent his after-school hours searching for shells in Tumon Bay and other beaches with his friends. His family relocated to Guam in 1960 to 1964 due to his father’s ...

I love all things indoor PLANTS. I enjoy growing my plants in SOILESS media, yep, no soil! I primarily use LECA (clay balls) to grow my plants using hydroponics (semi-hydroponics). I love helping ...

Keeping houseplants happy is a skill I am sadly yet to conquer. Too much water, not enough water, wrong room, not the right position – I feel like I'm always falling short. Your greenery is hopefully ...

Thousands of years ago, long before coins, paper money, credit cards, and banking apps, our ancestors bought and sold goods using cowries, a type of seashell. These shiny physical tokens were ...

New research conducted at Walufeni Cave, an important archaeological site in Papua New Guinea, reveals new evidence of long-distance interactions between Oceania’s Indigenous societies, as far back as ...

Houseplants instantly turn dull spaces in the house into lively corners. However, taking care of them can be an uphill task. If your plants turn yellow or brown often, there may be reason to look into ...

Plants that grow in water don't require soil and alongside being attractive, they also improve the indoor climate. They live in glass containers of water, with the fluid providing additional moisture ...

If you love a good houseplant then it is likely that you will find something extra special in adding those with extra meaning into your home. Enter ‘birth month houseplants’ - specific houseplants ...

Looking for houseplants that won’t wilt the minute you forget to water them? You’re in luck—the easiest indoor plants are naturally low-maintenance and surprisingly forgiving, even if you don’t have a ...

Travis Gettys is a senior editor for Raw Story based in northern Kentucky. He previously worked as a web editor for WLWT-TV and a contributing writer for the Kentucky Enquirer, and he also wrote for ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Seashells circulated as a medium of ...

Bamboo on the bookshelf, chrysanthemums in the corner and a ficus in the foyer—many of us are putting plants everywhere in our homes lately. Not only are plants great decorative items in our home, but ...