The Christmas cactus is a popular holiday houseplant, on par with poinsettias and sprigs of holly. Find out the history of ...

Kansas winds create beautiful motion in the landscape, and upright grasses swaying in the breeze add interest that cut-back plants simply cannot. Their seed heads also persist in winter, contributing ...

Ever noticed how a glass of red wine or a cup of black tea leaves your mouth feeling desert-dry? That chalky, puckering ...

Chinese pistachio (Pistacia chinense) joins ginkgo and tallow tree in a noteworthy group of deciduous species indigenous to ...

Trees that don't produce falling fruits and lots of broken stems, but still provide shade, include 'Autumn Gold' ginkgo and tidier species of redbud and ash.

Where is that musty, foul stench coming from? Well, if you have houseplants, they could be the cause. Luckily, it's an easy ...

This week I’m mulling over possible starters for the Christmas feast - something light, lovely, tantalisingly fresh and easy ...

FILE - Darlene Love performs during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston on July 4, 2024. Darlene Love will never stop thinking of her holiday classic, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” ...

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on how rice farmers have changed strategies to work with migratory birds, enhancing their ...

Need a mental escape hatch without crossing state lines or emptying your wallet? Lincoln Woods State Park stands ready as Rhode Island’s premier natural stress-reliever, offering 627 acres of ...

If you’ve ever looked at a shady corner in your yard and wondered how to make it look alive, you’re not alone.

Early morning offers peak activity, as birds replenish energy lost during cold nights. Plan to be watching 30 minutes after sunrise, when feeding activity is most intense. Late afternoon provides a ...