For centuries, humans have wondered if trees are more than passive bystanders in nature. Do they sense? Do they communicate? Some researchers think so, but a new study claiming that spruce trees “talk ...

The Spirit of the Woods Garden Club in Manistee supports local beautification, youth programs, and food pantries through ...

We’re all familiar with weeds, but invasive plants are another major category to watch out for in your garden.

Before Homo sapiens arrived, Europe's forests were not dense and dark but shaped by open and light-rich woodland landscapes. Researchers have analyzed 917 native forest plant species in Central and ...

Anyone who has spent May in the Northland has noticed that, along with the greening of the flora and the warm temperatures, we experience an influx of myriad insects. With the chill early in the month ...

From interdisciplinary projects to wilderness expeditions, The Greene School is an innovative model for nurturing academic ...

As winter fades, some plants grace you with a showy welcome in spring. The large-petaled flowers of this tree, in particular, ...

Two of my favorite flowering trees, and perhaps yours, too, are the redbud and lilacs. Both are just finishing their ...

In fact, Meerkerk is alive with creatures. During a short tour, a barred owl sat in a tree and ignored the people staring at ...

The longer, warmer days of spring spark phenological changes in trees, from root to tip. As the limbs of trees stretch and ...

A well-known nature writer has recently released a new book about the year he spent living in a cottage on the grounds of a County Down estate.

Bring bold color and lush vibes to your yard with these tropical plants that thrive in Florida’s heat and humidity.