Lichens survive in a very wide range of habitats worldwide. Amazingly, more than 400 species can be found in Maryland.

Winter is beautiful in its own pale ways, but when lush, leafy trees suddenly stand bare and stark against gray skies, an ...

A winter landscape can seem stark and muted. But look carefully and you’ll find beauty: Curves of tree limbs and zig-zags of twigs that are hidden by foliage in warm seasons.

Bugs are scary. But at least we can take solace in the fact that they’re small, right? Well, the goliath stick insect might ...

Will the interior design of California, with its emphasis on light, touch and nature, translate to east London and banish the winter darkness?

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

America's (second) sweetest holiday is almost here. We're sweet on some of these seasonal Trader Joe's items, while a few others are more of a heartbreak.

From ice cream to underwear and explosives, plants are remarkably integral to much of the manmade world, a new book shows.

Bargain Aldi and Lidl orchids can hide fatal root rot; learn the quick under‑pot checks and refund rights that protect both your plants and your wallet.

Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks ...

If you've tried scattering wildflower seeds to create the Instagram meadow effect and failed, try the mosaic planting trend ...

Wondering about the weirdest animals in the world? We've listed the Top 31 here — including the axolotl, aye-aye, blobfish, and goblin shark.