This week’s column will focus on outstanding and unusual evergreens and shrubs for winter interest and even blossoms.

"So you could feel what the air felt like as we made these songs: the cold on our skin, the freshness of a new year, and the ...

Starting seeds indoors in January can give you a head start on masses of summer blooms, especially for slow-establishing ...

An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...

Winter is here on the North Coast, and with it come cloudy days, bare-branched deciduous trees, and a muting of nature’s hues. But we can still enjoy our gardens and yards throughout the year by ...

Clellie and Danny Lynch follow Canada geese and discover elegant northern pintails paddling along the Hudson, marking a ...

January can feel quiet outdoors but head to the woods or a wetland for some top birdwatching moments. At this time of year ...

Feather and down toppers tend to be cheaper and don’t retain as much heat, so they can help cool you down on warm nights.

Watching birds come to feeders is a hobby that gardeners often turn to during winter, paying attention to which species are visiting the feeders, how they interact with each other, and what their ...

The winter season can be such a magical and beautiful time of year, especially with crisp, white snow turning everything into a wonderland. Even warmer areas that get no snow can celebrate the season ...

The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive offers a 11-mile one-way drive through restored wetlands where you can spot alligators, otters, and over 360 species of birds without leaving your air-conditioned car – ...