Like many people my age and older, I remember a time when butterflies were much more abundant. I used to see monarchs throughout the summer . . .

In the inner city of Cleveland on the west side of town, south of Lake Erie, is a concrete jungle that can be officially referred . . .

Collecting and growing new plant varieties is often one of the most exciting aspects of ornamental gardening. In fact, it is for this reason that . . .

Early spring is a tough time for gardeners. We’re eager to get started outside, but we have to wait for the last frost. Of course, . . .

Where I live in southeast Michigan, my garden is firmly situated in zone 6. This means only evergreens thrive in winter. Everything else either dies . . .

Each fall, a small town in Northern Ohio hosts a woolly bear festival to honor these rust and black colored caterpillars of the Isabella Tiger . . .

A houseplant is an ideal gift. If treated right, it can thrive for years, brightening up the home and even becoming a part of the . . .

Since you’ve worked so hard in the garden this summer we want to show off the fruits (and veggies) of your labor! Over the next . . .

A sweet, juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer day evokes iconic thoughts of simpler times. Whether you want to capture moments like these . . .

Blueberries are not only delicious but extremely nutritious as well. Once established, they will reliably produce buckets of yummy berries for years to come. Before . . .

After a long day working in the yard, hubby and I love to sit and relax as the sun sets on our little corner of . . .

A great outdoor living space goes well beyond a porch with a couple of chairs or a back deck with a grill and seating area. . . .

When we think of hops, we think of beer”¦ and vines. The aromatic hops vine flowers give our favorite brews their unique and distinctive flavor. . . .