Phenology is the study of seasonal changes in plants and animals from year to year, such as when flowers bloom, birds nest or ...

Protect your trees and shrubs from animals and winter sun, take care of garden tools, and it’s time to bring out the ...

Gardeners have few enemies in this world - unless, of course, you're counting pests. Sluhgs, rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, even deer - all can cause very real problems for keen planters as they feed ...

Every year, a new trend takes over the gardening scene. For 2026, this trend will have you looking at how you plan your ...

As he walks briskly between lofted enclosures, the zookeeper looks for signs of heat stress in his winged charges: open-mouth breathing, tucking down into the shade too early or acting in ways ...

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During the last few weeks, I have gone out to the yard to water our flowers and I have noticed that I have had an uninvited, overnight visitor come into our yard. In my situation, we have two planters ...

There’s a multicultural world outdoors — and even the gentlest gardeners often disrupt it. Here’s how to avoid that. By Margaret Roach Spring unfolds each year in color, yes, but also in sound. And, ...

ARVADA, Colo. — The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) said monarch butterfly populations have declined upwards of 90% in recent decades. "There’s been an impact of climate change, habitat loss [and] ...