Rare New Flowering Plant Discovered In Nagaland's Community Protected Forest

In a striking reminder that India's biodiversity continues to reveal new surprises even in the 21st century, a ...

City threatens family with $7,500 daily fine over 'butterfly paradise' yard: 'Draconian and completely unreasonable'

The Barnes family, who will challenge the city's actions in court, was trying to maintain a space for pollinators, like bees ...
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This National Park Is Home to the Longest Cave in the World—and Only 426 Miles Have Been Explored So Far

Here’s how to plan a trip to Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Homeowner seeks petty revenge on HOA over unreasonable yard rule: 'I'm very surprised they let you [do this]'

Florida law prohibits digging up, cutting down, or removing protected plants. Homeowner seeks petty revenge on HOA over ...

Bring the desert’s warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulents

Most think of shallow dishes crowded with tiny, drought-resistant plants when it comes to succulents gardening.
Smithsonian Magazine

The American Southwest’s Iconic Joshua Trees Are Blooming Early—and Scientists Want Your Help to Figure Out Why

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...