With this recent yo-yo of rain and sunshine, now is the perfect time to observe ephemeral spring wildflowers. The word “ephemeral” is derived from the Greek word “ephēmeros,” which means "lasting a ...

After a long winter, it is finally time for the beauty of wildflowers in Ohio. Here are places to visit in southern Ohio for the sights.

As our forest floor gradually thaws, it only takes a moment—a kiss of warmth and a few extra rays of sun—for it to bloom into the most sumptuous scavenger hunt. Blink and you’ll miss it. Flecks of ...

Early spring marks the start of wildflower season in Iowa, but these natural buds are only available for a limited time. Woodland areas in Iowa are where wildflowers flourish the most as the weather ...

There is perhaps no sight more exciting to an avid gardener than a yard full of spring-blooming bulbs in full flower. In ...

Last weekend the first ruby-throated hummingbirds, Baltimore orioles, orchard orioles, and rose-breasted grosbeaks returned to our yard at Lake Waconia. These birds are night migrators, coming mostly ...

Tomorrow is the official first day of spring. March 20 is the spring equinox, when the sun is directly above the equator and day and night are of equal lengths. Plants (and birds and most other ...

Discover why some flowering bulbs need to be planted in spring, while some need to be planted in fall, according to garden ...

In the spring, you will find many wildflowers blooming in this area. Wildflowers might adapt to bloom in the spring for various reasons. Some depend on the moist conditions brought on by snowmelt; ...

To refresh tired summer gardens, an expert recommends annuals that prefer the cold and provide a pop of color, like winter ...