It is what I consider a miracle every year during late March and early April — the leafing-out of deciduous hardwoods that have been dormant and leafless all winter. Leaf buds of oaks, hickories, ...

While many green-clad folks were dancing and drinking green beer on St. Patrick’s Day, I was digging in the dirt. Some crazy bit of gardeners’ lore says you should plant peas on St. Patrick’s Day, and ...

I have my late friend and fellow journalist Relma Hargus to thank for introducing me to cedar waxwings many years ago. You might already know about these beautiful birds, which are most visible in ...