You might think you're familiar with the various weeds that can grow in your lawn, but if you live in the southeastern United States, you may encounter an invasive newcomer: Chevreul's sharp lawn-weed ...

The red Abyssinian banana (Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii') is readily available in the U.S. and loves container life, as does Siam ruby banana (Musa 'Siam Ruby'), and the deeply maroon-hued blood ...

A close relative of the Common Crossbill, Scottish Crossbill is only separated by its large bill and deeper call. The Scottish Crossbill is a controversial bird. Some authorities claim that it is just ...

A grouse of moorland and forest edge, the Black Grouse is best known for its spring-time gatherings, called 'leks', where the males gather to compete for females. Males are jet black with long curved ...

Among the exotic varieties you’ll spot are the Tulipa ‘Fire Wings’, a striking lily-flowered tulip with goblet-shaped blooms and pointed, recurved tepals; the Tulipa acuminata, also known as the ...