Its vibrant purple petals notwithstanding, the saffron flower (Crocus sativus) is valued primarily for what hides beneath ...

Twice a year, I hike a favorite trail in Oregon’s Cascade Range. I have done this for over 20 years, timing my hikes for ...

As you hike through your corner of the world, or as you tend your home garden, you might spare a moment of gratitude for the ...

Twice a year, I hike a favorite trail in Oregon’s Cascade Range. I have done this for over 20 years, timing my hikes for ...

Tree ferns, which rival ordinary trees in height, were once the masters of the forest. In the Jurassic period they grew 20‡40 ...

Queen of the night/Dutchman’s pipe cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) A member of the so-called “orchid-cactus” genus ... (Unfortunately, unscrupulous collectors have dramatically reduced wild populations ...

A strange, amphibious land floating somewhere between earth and sky, East Anglia’s majestic wetlands remind us that our ...

Forget your wallet—we scouted out memorable museums, lush gardens, quirky shows, and surprising activities across the region, ...

The following is a diary written in 1963, and has been edited minimally to maintain the original spirit in which it was ...

There’s a tinge of fall in the air, or as much as there can be felt in subtropical Florida. Probably noticed more by locals ...

You can plant many seeds together using this method because you’ll transplant early. Place one label inside with the seed ...

Orchids, known for their flamboyant petals, deceptive mimicry and fascinating lifestyles, have captivated biologists and horticulturists for centuries. With nearly 30,000 described species, they form ...