While its glossy, evergreen leaves are a wonderful counterpoint to the dead leaves of the forest floor, what caught my eye on a recent walk were the tiny white flowers, glowing in the sunlight.

Check out these fun, educational and free opportunities to get outdoors in our area's state parks, wildlife refuges and more.

The spring planting season is upon us, and home gardeners are out in full force on weekends, visiting farm stands and garden ...

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In May, spring flowers bloom in shades of bright blue, yellow and white for a few weeks until the weather warms into early ...

It takes several years for a pink lady’s slipper to reach the flowering stage. When it does, the vibrantly colored flowers lure bumblebees, which enter the flower via a large opening.

A branch of hazel (or hazelnut) in late April. Note that the two catkins (male flowers) are yellow with pollen. The small red flower is the female part (stigma).

She couldn’t speak, but her beautiful brown eyes, large and liquid, followed me around the room, saw the flowers, and communicated happiness. Cecilia was a woman who brought that quality to ...

One of the many joys of spring is when the early flowers begin to bloom — colorful, familiar, like seeing an old friend. Oh, and delicious. Pansies, bluebells and violets lead the parade ...

The Minnesota Wild need to win – for one reason ... The reason: Marc-Andre Fleury. It's for the Flower, stupid. Longevity. Moreover, greatness over longevity. What a concept in this Kardashian ...

Moore Complex. Georgia’s afternoon game against Minnesota was rained out and will not be made up. The Bulldogs remain undefeated on the season at 9-0, finishing the Shiners Children’s Clearwater ...