Shibori tie-dyeing in Arimatsu dates to early in the Edo period (1603-1867), when the craft was devised as an industry in a village poor for growing crops.

Known botanically as Echinacea (yes, as in the herbal tea), coneflowers hail largely from the tall-grass prairies of central ...

The day that I arrived in Montana was my 80th birthday. We had already celebrated it at the Red Lobster in Davenport before I ...

For a truly unique winter experience, try “snow golf” at Wasatch Mountain State Park, where the white stuff becomes both hazard and fairway in this unusual winter adaptation of the summer sport.

DIVE in to scrumptious staycays in England’s eastern counties. From beautiful beaches in North Norfolk to stunning sustenance ...

Social media users struggled to find a deer hidden in an optical illusion that blended perfectly with its lush, green ...

On a recent fine day, it seemed like a fun idea to go scout some locations for my summer outdoor sketching and watercolor classes. Begun way ...

I could see the been there, done that concern in my new neighbor's eyes as he quizzed me about my new plants: marigolds, lamb ...

Flies are aggravating pests in the garden that slip into your home. There are plants with odors that flies avoid. Learn more ...

But this idyllic time of year also brings an influx of hungry wildlife—if the rabbits haven't ransacked your garden yet, the deer are likely on their way. Deer can quickly undo your efforts overnight, ...

Saturday, June 14, offers birding by canoe at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge’s Discovery Marsh. The Bird Alliance of ...

Buying bags of soil can quickly add up, but you can create your own with compost and organic matter. Consider your plants and ...