The monstera philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) is one of the most popular and iconic of the philodendrons. The vining forest ...

An interesting table lamp can make a significant difference in a space that feels lacking. Case in point: Mandy Moore has a ...

Rob Thuener strolled through his garden in the May drizzle, pointing out the Zephirine Drouhin, a heavily scented, deep pink, climbing rose, as well as the Lychnis Cornaria, a purple flower with ...

Learn about the eyelash palm-pitviper of Costa Rica, a vividly colored venomous snake with unique “eyelash” scales.

The rush of sunset on the 4th of July, the cool breeze just after as the sky gets darker and darker, racing to find the ...

Every species of tree has unique characteristics, from its bark to its leaves, that you can use as clues to identify it—without using the internet. Beyond using this knowledge as a party trick to ...

The modern urbanised world has limited our exposure to greenery, but do you know that you can bring the freshness of plants ...

I f you’re looking for the Connections answer for Tuesday, July 1, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categorie ...

Phoenix reclinata Senegal Date Palm is stunning in the landscape.  Its multiple trunks spread outward gracefully, creating ...

A Local Mystic's Favorite Spots in "Witch City" Salem, MA originally appeared on Parade.

Ents, in the fantasy world of Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien, are giant, humanoid, half-tree creatures that act as "shepherds" of the forest. Ancient and wise, they are deeply connected to nature, ...

On 7 July 2025, amid the ornate grandeur of the Petit Palais, Daniel Roseberry unveiled “Back to the Future”, Schiaparelli’s ...