Picking out a baby name is a significant task for parents, with many looking to choose something unique. While popular names ...

Beetles are the most diverse group of organisms on the planet, so you shouldn’t be surprised to find many different kinds thriving in your garden. Here’s how to separate the good, the bad, and the ...

The world's stinkiest flower, which smells like deceased, rotting flesh, is about to bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Some common plants are toxic for pets and a few can be fatal. Here’s a guide about which ones are safe and which are not.

With the aid of a good seed catalog, a little advance preparation can help fend off overwhelm and buyer’s remorse and ...

When the irises start to bloom in early spring, park visitors will be able to see spectacular flowers that represent a ...

The Wolf Moon waxed full on Jan. 13. You may have seen it - the first full moon of the New Year - hanging low on the horizon these last several evenings, tinted orangish-yellow like a tropical fruit.

Researchers have found nearly every plant part they need to trace the prehistoric history of a 47 million-year-old "alien ...

Poppy, a pygmy hippo, was born at Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia on Dec. 9. Her name was selected by online voters.

Poppy — a flower like her mom Iris’ name — was the subject of a fan vote that initially saw the public getting to choose among Poppy, Juniper, Hammie Mae and Omi. However, none of those ...

NSW’s vast collection of plant specimens is not just for budding botanists. For the first time, artists and designers have ...