With watercolors and borrowed binoculars, a non-birding mother-and-daughter duo slow down and follow their curiosity on ...

If you’re looking for peaceful spots away from the usual crowds, California has some beautiful gardens that feel like hidden ...

The Colorado Springs bookstore recommends books about woodworking, therapeutic cats and subtle seasonal changes.

Losing a pet can be hard on children who don't always grasp the finality of that loss. These books help kids through a ...

With this in mind, Cats Protection Essex has picked out five adorable black cats who are looking for their forever homes.

THORNTON — The 9th annual Día de los Muertos celebration is Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at McAllister Park Center in ...

Civets enrich coffee beans they eat and excrete with two fatty acids often used in dairy products, study finds ...

The “most beautiful” garden in Illinois can be found in Rockford, according popular home improvement network HGTV, while ...

Bugle weed (Ajuga) is another “black” plant that, like vampires, doesn’t do well in full sun. It is a fast-growing, attractive groundcover with coal-dark green leaves. In mid-to late spring, it forms ...

Houseplants are a wonderful way to bring life and color into your home. They purify the air, boost your mood, and add a touch ...

Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run crash near Ohio State campus early Sunday morning Columbus police say a pedestrian died after being hit by a red Mitsubishi Lancer near OSU’s campus. The driver and ...

Q: Which plants are safe for dogs and cats? The list of plants (both indoor and outdoor) that are safe or unsafe for dogs and cats is too long to list here, but here are links to the ASPCA lists that ...