Eighth Street resident Conan Smith said he looked out his window one December morning and his first thought was, “Oh, look, it snowed.” “And then I was like, wait a minute, it’s like 40 degrees or ...

Nabil Ali celebrates the long legacy of botanical pigments and the craft traditions that used them in a new book.

Botanical Tales and Seeds of Empire” confront the imperial roots of its botanical collections and challenge long-held ...

While I may not be out in the garden during this time of year, the frozen landscape of Illinois in January still has plenty of life. In fact, there is ...

I often write about how flowers aren’t the only ornamental characteristic by which we should judge the aesthetic value of ...

Cameron Miller is a New York author with two novels and two collections of essays and poetry available in bookstores and ...

Tucked away beside the main road that runs along Eleuthera, a narrow island in the Bahamas, the Leon Levy Native Plant ...

The sycamore tree is one of the most recognizable giants of nature. From its peeling bark to its broad leaves, it carries unique features. This guide reveals the key facts and simple steps to identify ...

While we use them year-round, spices often take center stage during the holidays. From bread and pies to cookies and drinks, spices provide many holiday foods with their distinct and ...

Finally, the last of our numbered months has arrived. December was the tenth month in the old Latin calendar. Decem meaning ...