Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge and new annuals settle in. But there’s a less common category of plants that’s also worth knowing: native spring ...

The sun sets over Stonehenge during the summer solstice -- the longest day and shortest night of the year. The image is meant to convey the alignment of the sun with the Earth for the spring equinox.

Ah, spring. Finally, it’s warm enough for even thin-blooded observers (like me) to break out their binoculars and telescopes. If you’re new to astronomy, however, you’ll want to become familiar with ...