A state-of-the-art scanner finally answered the century-old question about the flower, adding a new layer of meaning to it.

Here's a list of plants you can prune, trim, and shear in the fall. Grab your shears and get your lawn ready for autumn.

With his latest book-length essay, "A Natural History of Empty Lots: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys and Other Wild Places" (Timber Press), Brown rises to a level of acute observation ...

The 2.3km long New York City High Line can teach us many things, not least about the most resilient plants to grow in urban ...

Generally speaking, fall is the time to plant bulbs, and whether you intend to grow snowdrops, tulips or daffodils, it is a ...

As you approach the storefront on Main Street, you’re greeted by a sight that’s part Norman Rockwell painting, part Alice in ...

Robin Wall Kimmerer’s slim new book, “The Serviceberry,” is a meditation on communing with nature and cultivating connections with one another.

Life can be tough. Even those of us that have stable jobs, happy family relationships, and adequate housing can find that ...

Sentimental gift ideas to cheer up a loved one going through a hard time. From 'thinking of you' gifts, to grief cards, birthday presents, 'miss you' gift ideas or something to cheer others up on ...