Archimedes of Syracuse was an ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, and inventor whose principle of water displacement inspired the design of the World’s Coolest Rain Gauge®. He wrote about the discovery in his famous work On Floating Bodies — and more than 2,000 years later, here we are, still having fun watching things float in water.

Archimedes Backyard: Resources For The Modern Gardener

bee on white flower

Native Bee Habitat Design: How to Create a Safe...

Flowers alone cannot support native bees. Most species need nesting sites, mud for building brood chambers, shallow water, morning sun, and protection from pesticides. Learn how to design a backyard...

Native Bee Habitat Design: How to Create a Safe...

Flowers alone cannot support native bees. Most species need nesting sites, mud for building brood chambers, shallow water, morning sun, and protection from pesticides. Learn how to design a backyard...

small bird on branch

How to Support Wildlife in an HOA Community Wit...

Living in an HOA neighborhood doesn't mean you have to give up on supporting birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects. With thoughtful plant choices, attractive habitat features, and intentional design, you...

How to Support Wildlife in an HOA Community Wit...

Living in an HOA neighborhood doesn't mean you have to give up on supporting birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects. With thoughtful plant choices, attractive habitat features, and intentional design, you...

woman planting herbs in pots

How to Support Pollinators When You Live in a C...

You do not need a backyard to help bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. A balcony, patio, or window box can provide food, water, and shelter that supports local wildlife throughout...

How to Support Pollinators When You Live in a C...

You do not need a backyard to help bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. A balcony, patio, or window box can provide food, water, and shelter that supports local wildlife throughout...

cardinal in evergreen tree

How to Provide Shelter for Birds in a Small Yard

You do not need acres of land to help backyard birds thrive. Discover how dense shrubs, vertical plantings, evergreens, and small habitat features can provide critical shelter, nesting sites, and...

How to Provide Shelter for Birds in a Small Yard

You do not need acres of land to help backyard birds thrive. Discover how dense shrubs, vertical plantings, evergreens, and small habitat features can provide critical shelter, nesting sites, and...

ladybug on green leaf

Container Gardens for Pollinators: How Small Sp...

You do not need a large yard to support pollinators and other helpful insects. With the right mix of flowers, herbs, water sources, and shelter, a few containers on a...

Container Gardens for Pollinators: How Small Sp...

You do not need a large yard to support pollinators and other helpful insects. With the right mix of flowers, herbs, water sources, and shelter, a few containers on a...

beneficial insect on green leaves

Best Container Plants for Pollinators by Region...

The best pollinator container plants depend on where you live. Discover the flowers, herbs, and native plants that thrive in pots and provide the biggest benefits for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds,...

Best Container Plants for Pollinators by Region...

The best pollinator container plants depend on where you live. Discover the flowers, herbs, and native plants that thrive in pots and provide the biggest benefits for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds,...