Looking for a visually spectacular destination within easy reach? Jo Kerrigan lists some staycation options that will stay ...

Seasonal allergies in South Carolina are made worse by the abundance of pollen-producing trees like live oaks, longleaf and ...

A species of old-growth tree that is totally new to science has been hiding out in a narrow slice of mountain rainforest in ...

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ell ...

With such a possibility in mind, it may be time to consider turning part of the backyard garden into a chicken coop. This is ...

A big skunk has been making regular afternoon visits to a backyard bird feeder, breaking typical dawn-and-dusk activity ...

Pussy willow can be part of a home landscape if you have a site with plenty of space, full sun and moist soil.

The best way to support and maintain a healthy sustainable community is by protecting wildlife, birds and pollinators.

I was visiting a friend’s home last week and she seemed to be concerned about masses of small, bright, colorful flowers ...

The Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) tree is native to Appalachia, and indigenous peoples have used the flowers, buds and seed pods as a food and medicinal source for centuries. Redbud is rich in ...

After several weeks of anticipation, the Yoshino Cherry trees along the D.C. Tidal Basin reached peak bloom Friday morning - ...

A morning of heavy rain brought out the Sugar Ants. Not insects, but flowering trees that grow in the wetlands area near our house. I smelled the perfume of the flowers and went out behind the house ...