A fixed air sign ruled by Saturn in ancient astrology, and Uranus in modern astrology, Aquarius (called Kumbha in Vedic astrology) energy is eclectic, creative, and forward-thinking. It’s truly a sign ahead of the times, and Aquarians are always looking forward into the future with a cool, airy perspective. As such, they’re sometimes labeled as the archetypal outsiders or eclectics of the zodiac. Aquarius is represented by the Water Bearer—a figure emptying a jug of water....

Asparagus ferns’ native habitat tells you about the conditions it craves: warm, humid, sunny environments that also have a bit of shade. Despite its name, the plant does not resemble asparagus—and it’s actually not even really a fern! Instead, it’s part of the asparagaceae family, along with other popular flowering plants like agave and dracaena. And while its foliage resembles a fern, it doesn’t reproduce via spores as true ferns do....

For the most part, I figured my gas stove was safe to use, as long as I remembered to turn on my exhaust fan. Then a peer-reviewed study was published last week estimating that nearly 13% of childhood asthma cases could be linked to living with a gas stove. A light bulb went off, and I started to realize the impact a gas stove could have on my health. If I owned my apartment, I may have been tempted to make the swap to an electric stove....

While sleeping in the same bed as your partner has its benefits, finding a mattress you both love can feel daunting. If one of you prefers a soft mattress but the other needs firmer support, hunting for something that makes everyone happy takes a little more effort. The good news is, there are a ton of great options out there! We did the legwork to narrow it down and rounded up a few of the best mattresses for couples on the market today that will have you snoozing happily ever after....

The fruit itself is quite bitter, but this is what makes it special (and there are easy ways to make it taste good, which I’ll share later!). It gives many dishes a twist, and in fact, some people crave the taste of bitter melon and swear that it is what gives certain dishes their characteristic flavor. But what makes this fruit even more appealing is its medicinal qualities. It is widely used in traditional and ayurvedic medicine for anything from wound healing to diabetes to digestive and liver support....

As I tried to resolve these issues with myself, my therapist, and my husband, our marriage went into disarray. My husband became confused and angry at my complete change in attitude and actions. As I found my voice and better understood my needs, I became extremely protective of myself. I was drawing hard lines in the sand about scheduling around his busy and successful career and became inflexible once we made a plan....

While they’re not for everyone, clover lawns are pretty easy to start and a breeze to maintain. Here’s what to know about the pros and cons of this lawn type, and how to grow one for yourself. Clover was first brought into the U.S. from Europe in the 1600s and quickly started thriving across many parts of the country from there. “It grows well here—especially in disturbed areas like lawns,” says Nancy Lawson, naturalist and author of The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife....