In the sweltering heat that descended in recent weeks, I am especially aware of the cooling effect of urban trees. In the ...

Soften the ground: Falls are inevitable. Minimize injuries by creating soft landings in high-traffic zones. Grass is the best ...

Many of the UK’s bird species are in serious decline, largely due to habitat destruction and the collapse of food chains ...

There are just over 100 operating cideries in Washington, and many are estate cideries, meaning they’re built on or alongside ...

As they sat on their porch overlooking the creek, a squirrel affectionately named Speedy scurried onto Funk’s lap to beg for ...

From less than a mile to 25 miles, here are the best local hiking trails around New Bedford to conquer this summer.

I headed up to Garland to see for myself what had happened to the 200-acre Spring Creek Forest Preserve. Some fellow volunteers were there, as were representatives from Dallas County. The city of ...

For one thing, it makes a delightful cup of tea that's boosted by a gentle buzz. What's more, it's homegrown and has a fascinating past. We connected with yaupon tea specialists to learn more about ...

Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

Introducing the Experts: – Holly Simpson Baldwin, co-owner of The Farm Between, a nursery and farm stand in Jeffersonville, ...

The “Fluffernutter” sandwich pays homage to a bygone era when marshmallow fluff and peanut butter on bread was considered a perfectly reasonable lunch option rather than a nutritional war crime. The ...