Some days invite big ideas, and others call for light curiosity. If you need a quick lift, this collection is made for ...

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

Explore Arkansas drive-ins serving classic meals and nostalgic service, offering an unforgettable trip to the past with every ...

"Bonus: Pollinators and birds galore!” Homeowner shares photo of hilarious way they made their yard more private: 'I needed a way to block [the] neighbors' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Creating a pollinator garden also means thinking about long-term care. Many common lawn and garden chemicals are linked to ...

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.

Joshua trees are jumping the gun on flowering this year, and researchers say the timing glitch could ripple through the Mojave Desert ecosystem. The spiky desert icons, found across California, Nevada ...

As we inch closer to another growing season, don’t forget about pollinators and the important role they play in your ...

The smallest bird of prey on the entire African continent, the pygmy falcon weighs about as much as a golf ball. These clever ...

Garden insects — from bumblebees to centipedes — play essential but often overlooked roles in pollination, decomposition and pest control that keep ecosystems thriving.

The winter season is one of those down times for gardeners. Snow is on the ground, but it is too early to start seeds indoors ...

When I penned last week’s column on river otters, I did a little more research to confirm that all my info was accurate. I knew otters fed primarily on fish, but I didn’t know that they can also feed ...