Flowering in bold hothouse shades of pink and red, Christmas cacti light up the house in winter. Hazel Sillver looks at how ...

Fall is a great time in New Jersey to see a fantastic array of yellows, oranges, and reds on the leaves of trees and shrubs.

Discover the unique and fascinating witch hazel, a native plant that blooms in late fall and early winter, attracting ...

To watch a flower unfurl is to simultaneously be reminded of the fact that life is both worthwhile and fleeting ...

Ukrainian lawmakers were advised to limit their presence in the area and were urged to ensure the safety of their families.

So much of what we see, smell, feel, and hear is a result of the natural world we live in. The sound of birds chirping in the morning, the beautiful sights as the sun rises and sets each day, the ...

The world-famous Mughal gardens of Kashmir have a red carpet spread of Chinar trees with the background of Zabarwan Hills. The Nishat Garden, Shalimar Bagh, Naseem Bagh, and Chinar Bagh are seeing a ...

The first hike is for wildflowers, the second is for autumn leaves. In June up high ... The dogwoods now bear leaves tinged ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Anyone with squirrels in their garden this winter has been issued a warning by wildlife experts.

Twice a year, I hike a favorite trail in Oregon’s Cascade Range. I have done this for over 20 years, timing my hikes for ...

A new study finds that the disturbance-demanding plant species oak, hazel and yew were abundant ... conditions to avoid competition from taller trees. In fact, all three taxa tend to decline ...