People don’t tend to pay much attention to red maple flowers. But they play a vital role in New Jersey's natural habitats ...

Every March, nurseries across the U.S. fill their shelves with ornamentals, shade trees, and hedging plants that look ...

Here in Vermont, we know spring has officially arrived when the snowdrops peak out from the gravelly roadsides, the red maple ...

Evening grosbeaks are flashy, loud and beloved at feeders — but their population has declined 92% since 1970. Here's what to know during this winter's irruption.

Working off tips from volunteers, two giant-hunters are tracking down the biggest, tallest, oldest trees in the eastern U.S., ...

From bark patterns to pit-and-mound topography, these 10 clues help hikers identify old-growth forests on their next ...

Want to make your bird feeder more inviting? The right plants — from ornamental grasses to fruit-bearing options — can turn ...

Whether shrubs or trees, Magnolias thrive in gardens, bringing colour, scent and joy. Here's how best to cultivate them.

In the Berkshires, pollen season begins late spring with high levels of birch, oak, maple and pine microspores filling the ...

Valle Novak shares a lifetime of observing forests, streams and backyard wildlife forms the heart of this reflection on ...

From quiet arboretums to major conservatories, these Michigan botanical gardens make spring feel brighter, calmer, and much ...