Not every request in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is as simple as it first appears. Maple’s “Flowering Beauty” quest is a perfect example. It sounds easy, since all she asks for are flowers, but the ...

The sun came out! So it was a day for me and a friend to head to the Boy Scout Camp Trail, dodging rain puddles here and there. A tree swallow cavorted over the river, making long, graceful swoops. We ...

When it comes to choosing a tree for a landscape, homeowners consider many things. Some plant trees for their aesthetic appeal, while others do so for their fruit. However, there are also many people ...

SEATTLE — Abutilons, (flowering maples) are among the showiest shrubs you can plant in your garden. They flower from early summer until late into fall, and Ciscoe Morris says hummingbirds feed ...

You know spring is just around the corner when you see a red haze spread across woodland areas, suburban yards and city streets. “One of the first signs of spring is the red haze over the bare limbs ...

Ah, the signs of early spring: we’re ready to trade our winter coats for rain jackets, and the first snowdrops, crocuses and red maple flowers promise that the wait is almost over. These delightful ...

Tourists drive for hours to “leaf-peep” at Pennsylvania’s brilliant – and natural – fall-foliage show. Our native maples, birch, sweetgums, and dogwoods really do make a spectacular, end-of-season ...