On a chilly morning in late April, Amanda Lynch planted a city-issued sign in her family’s front yard. “No Mow May,” it proclaimed. It was her dad’s idea to take part in this environmental initiative ...

Youngsters who have never experienced the joy of lying in a field of wild spring grass, surrounded by the happy faces of tiny wood sorrel flowers have missed one of the best experiences of youth.

Trout Lily and Spring Beauty are two ephemeral wildflowers that bloom in early spring before trees leaf out. They rely on insects and other wildlife for pollination and seed dispersal. Gardeners can ...

We have certainly seen plenty of rain to start the month of March this year, but it’s also been quite mild. Average temperatures are over 6 degrees above normal with every day this month at least ...

Winter is no time to flower, which is why so many plants have evolved the ability to wait for the snow to melt before investing precious resources in blooms. Waking up to flower as the warmer, longer ...