A long, silk overcoat – also known as a “pelisse” – which belonged to Jane Austen has been unveiled at Winchester City Museum as part of ...

There are more than 18 million acres of forests in New York State, with forests filled with countless maple, oak, pine, birch ...

IN KEEPING WITH the other week’s article, let us add to our list of great summer plants. All of these selections are for their foliage.

Poison ivy, a vine or shrub with 3 leaves, can cause a rash when touched and can be prevented by wearing protective clothing ...

Wildfire risks are rising sharply across the southern U.S., as climate change, population growth, and fuel buildup increase ...

There’s a quiet kind of magic in spaces that feel both grounded and otherworldly. Think linen curtains catching the light ...

Besides worsening climate change, deforestation also harms biodiversity and boosts local temperatures, said Fatafta. Trees ...

Washington Post readers share photos and stories about giving up their lawnmowers and letting their lawns grow.

Increased temperatures and too much direct sunlight can have a negative effect on houseplants. Signs like wilting, drooping, ...

INSECTS do not usually give us humans too much concern. However, if one studies even a tiny bit of natural history topics ...