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Tucked away in northeastern Nevada’s stunning landscape sits Elko, a high desert treasure where $1,200 monthly goes from “barely making it” to “living comfortably” with surprising ease.

Celebrate National Pollinator Month this June by creating and maintaining a garden that attracts and supports these important members of our ecosystem. Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the ...

Arrowhead plant is a fast-growing vine that has unique foliage that’s solid green, variegated, or pinkish, depending on the variety. It loves bright, indirect light, but keep it out of direct sunlight ...

1.The upper echelons of the era LOVED eating birds — especially when they symbolized royalty and opulence as peacocks did.

If you want to see a flash of orange and hear a melody that rivals any backyard playlist, it’s time to up your oriole game.” That’s the sort of advice experienced birders relish imparting, and for ...

A moon, or nighttime garden, is one that can be enjoyed after the sun sets. After a long day at work (or in the garden) ...

Want to turn your yard into a haven for pollinators? This vibrant flower will bring a splash of color while inviting a lively ...

She extols several plants currently blooming in her garden whose flowers are in the fiery color spectrum that stretches from ...

If your bird of paradise is looking a bit too much like a bird's nest with messy stalks, overcrowded flowers, and dried-out greenery, it's probably time for a trim. While these tropical plants are ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Birds-of-paradise are a stunning example of naturally occurring bright colors, and we’re not talking about the flowers. A recent study by the American Museum of Natural ...

These are nobody’s idea of a wildlife paradise. But keep your eyes peeled ... But in some places, locals actively welcome urban bird species. ‘Green’ roofs, planted with flowers, provide hunting ...