A poet is said to be someone who sees the world each day as if for the first time. I can vouch for this poetic feeling whenever I see certain plants, no matter how familiar they might be. At this time ...

A finch taking petals from a zinnia flower - Melissa Burovac/Getty A downside that might make you rethink putting a bird feeder in your yard is the absolute mess they can create. While you might enjoy ...

Variety of colorful flowers in a garden bed. - nukopic/Shutterstock With its eye-catching blooms, autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) stands out as a perennial that brings timeless beauty to your ...

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