Today in Illinois, we have very few native conifers; the fact that these cones can only be found where humans have planted ...

"Invasive plants can crowd out native species, reduce wildlife habitat and forage, change the soil chemistry, and even limit ...

Lake County expects that it will still have to use some herbicides in its war on buckthorn, but livestock could be a first ...

From leading garden demonstrations to teaching youth about the importance of pollinators,  Master Gardeners enrich ...

But the “yank, yank” call of the white-breasted nuthatch reminded me that there is life outside in winter. And in fact, cold ...

Submissions are due March 30 for the Native Plant Art Contest and Exhibit hosted by two Texas-based, Latino-led nonprofit ...

The northern cardinal seems an obvious choice for Indiana’s state animal. Its vivid red feathers stand out against winter ...

The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of ...

Over winter, you can become a hummingbird's safe space by planting these winter blooms. These great cold weather nectar ...

Not all fruit trees need long, mild growing seasons. Some hardy options grow quickly, tolerate cold, and bring color and ...