No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers. But are they growing in your garden?

When you finish a pint of Ben & Jerry's, you can recycle it. Or, you could give it a second life and make it the center of ...

There are plenty of films to bring the whole family together this holiday season for an old-fashioned movie marathon on Hulu, ...

As egg prices skyrocket, you too may be considering if it would be cheaper going straight to the source and raising your own flock. As the steward of four sweet but dimwitted backyard chickens, I'll ...

Whether you’re still working on your holiday shopping or have moved on to deciding what you’d personally like from Santa this ...

Looking to add a fountain to your garden? There are plenty of ways to incorporate running water into your landscaping. Check out these ideas.

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Toy named for a hovering bird of prey, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy ...

Jack Ashby is affiliated with the Natural Sciences Collections Association. One day in August, 1875, a greyish-blue parrot was shot on a small island in the Indian Ocean near Mauritius. It was the ...

One day in August, 1875, a greyish-blue parrot was shot on a small island in the Indian Ocean near Mauritius. It was the last time a Rodrigues parakeet was known to be seen alive. That bird was one of ...

One of the main benefits of attracting birds to your garden or yard is seeing them in all of their glory. Their breathtaking colors, musical mating calls, and their sweeping glides through the air can ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Birds do all kinds of great things for a garden: Insect-eating birds can provide some pest control. And ...