A red-winged blackbird is causing quite a stir in downtown Grand Rapids! Have you had any close encounters with protective parent birds this season?

A summer of birdwatching reveals nesting mysteries, territorial truce, and daily song as local species — from phoebes to ...

Flowering shrubs are the secret weapon here. They show up reliably, deliver stunning displays, and keep working year after ...

Garden experts recommend picking tomatoes just before they turn completely red to avoid splitting, pests and other quality ...

Birds are among the most intelligent and talkative animals in the entire world. Their babbling, chatty, and loose-lipped mimicry have inspired various stories, both humorous and dark, from across all ...

Our world is a most unusual place. There is such an enormous range of sounds, sights, smells, and types of things we observe ...

July is a great month for blossoms − on trees, shrubs and perennials. Here are a few of Henry Homeyer's favorite July plants.

Your front yard is your home's first impression, so of course you'd want to ensure it's a good one. From flowers to trees, ...

The Big 12 is home to some of the most unique brands in college athletics. Those schools also have some of the nation's best ...

The crimson bottlebrush is a stunning flowering shrub that is not only easy-care but will attract those coveted hummingbirds ...

Each season has its own scent and soundtrack. I can close my eyes, ignore the temperature and know what season it is by these ...