Norway maple trees are quite common in the U.S., but they're actually an invasive species that can mess with local ecosystems ...

Here's how to plant a Japanese maple tree and keep it thriving for years to come. From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially ...

A trio of Douglas County judges and others associated with the county’s three specialty courts gathered Tuesday to celebrate ...

These trees feature feathery foliage in a range of colors, and dwarf or semi-dwarf cultivars stay well under 10 feet tall, ...

Morel mushrooms are the elusive, honeycomb-capped treasures of the forest floor, prized by chefs and foragers for their rich, nutty flavor. But what if you could cultivate these gourmet fungi right in ...

We’ve put together a guide to spring plant sales across the Chicago's suburbs, featuring more than 40 sales by garden clubs ...

Knowing what is in our favorite food items has become more and more challenging of late. Manufacturers have gotten clever at disguising ingredients.

It's morel season in Oregon and residents are already seeing tasty morel mushrooms popping up throughout the more lush, cool ...

In the final stages of his dementia, a long-lost memory from childhood returned, perfectly formed. What was going on in his ...

Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks ...

When it comes to spring arriving after a long winter in Michigan, Tom Lounsbury looks forward to May finally entering the scene because it is the most dependable of the three spring months.

On May 18, the Spokane City Council is scheduled to vote on a preferred alternative growth map, potentially cementing an ...