Inserting a single 1p copper coin in your birdbath can greatly reduce algae proliferation. Copper is a natural algicide, ...

Cosmos, with their pink, white, and yellow blooms, can fill many spaces in a garden, and are extremely beneficial to ...

Enjoy an outdoor carillon music fest at UChicago, tour Bronzeville with a local muralist, shop produce and handmade goods at ...

Driven by the prospect of attracting a mate and breeding, birds perform an extraordinary range of displays in spring. Sarah ...

On a daily basis I receive a multitude of emails from customers. They ask about bird identification or just share with me ...

While brunch can be a fun Mother’s Day tradition, there are plenty of other activities going on around the Springs.

Sam Stevens, a garden design expert from Pergolux UK, encourages gardeners to prepare their outdoor spaces for the upcoming ...

Hummingbirds’ minuscule nests are remarkable works of nature’s art. Here’s what to know if you’re lucky enough to spot one in ...

Can I grow peonies this far south and be successful? I just love them and was wondering if I could have them in my yard. — ...

These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath and ...

One great place to put a native plant bed is the base of a tree. It creates what is called a 'soft landing' for caterpillars ...

Local researchers have proved that this songbird migrates from Louisiana to South America, with maybe a stop or two along the route (that’s round-trip, with no seat upgrade or in-flight entertainment) ...