Native wildflowers, such as these Dutchman’s breeches (_Dicentra cucullaria_) that bloom early in spring are losing access to sunlight as trees leaf out earlier. Katja Schulz/Flickr, CC BY Over their ...

Beat the winter blues by planting now — from snapdragons to foxgloves, these spring flowers started from seed will have ...

The age-old saying, April showers bring May flowers, certainly holds true this spring. Last month’s rains have brought a bumper crop of spring wildflowers that are now in full bloom – just in time for ...

With this recent yo-yo of rain and sunshine, now is the perfect time to observe ephemeral spring wildflowers. The word “ephemeral” is derived from the Greek word “ephēmeros,” which means "lasting a ...

Early spring marks the start of wildflower season in Iowa, but these natural buds are only available for a limited time. Woodland areas in Iowa are where wildflowers flourish the most as the weather ...

Tomorrow is the official first day of spring. March 20 is the spring equinox, when the sun is directly above the equator and day and night are of equal lengths. Plants (and birds and most other ...

As winter fades, even a bit of sunshine is something to celebrate. For one group of plants, spring’s first sunny days are essential for their survival. They only have a few weeks to catch the rays ...

In the spring, you will find many wildflowers blooming in this area. Wildflowers might adapt to bloom in the spring for various reasons. Some depend on the moist conditions brought on by snowmelt; ...

Last weekend’s hard freeze — with temperatures in the low 20s and snow in the mountains — zapped early azalea blooms and other ornamental flowers in North Georgia. Some peach and blueberry orchards ...

It was a beautiful spring day in Wisconsin, one of the first 60-degree days of the season, and the trails around Wehr Nature Center in Whitnall Park were buzzing with visitors. On the accessible ...