Hydrangeas are a fantastic choice to fill out any garden with pops of color all summer long. But figuring out the right time ...

A two-part workshop on winter tree identification is scheduled for Feb. 12 and Feb. 14 at Spring Mill State Park. The ...

For thousands of years, one tree species defined the cultural and ecological identity of what is now the American South: the ...

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

When you’re watching for this songbird, look out below. The Eastern towhee spends most of its time on the ground, whether ...

As I’ve noted more than once, being able to name the plants around you is kind of a superpower. At the very least, it allows ...

In most forests, a visitor’s eye is trained on what can be reached. The trunk can be measured. The leaves can be plucked. A ...

Early detection of declining forest health is critical for the timely intervention and treatment of droughted and diseased flora, especially in areas prone to wildfires. Obtaining a reliable measure ...

For the average person, identifying what trees are in the forest can be difficult -- especially during winter, when their leaves have fallen. But there are ways to determine what is out there during ...

SAN DIEGO — Hundreds of trees fell across San Diego County last week during heavy rain and winds, prompting experts to warn residents about the warning signs that indicate a tree could be at risk of ...

The basics of photosynthesis are something that every student learns in school: carbon dioxide, water and light in; oxygen and sugar for growth out. In a world where atmospheric carbon dioxide levels ...

Illinois Master Naturalists will lead a winter nature walk from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 17 at Nell’s Woodland in Ottawa. The guided hike will teach participants how to identify trees without leaves, spot ...