There are a lot of reasons to love maple trees. And Bill Hibler, who became West Seattle Nursery's tree buyer after retiring, loves them so much he has about 160.

Yozakura Cherry Blossom Festival: 7-11 p.m. daily through April 5. View 12 illuminated mature cherry trees during peak blooming time and listen to Oregon Koto Kai perform on the patio. Ebetsu Plaza, ...

Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander peoples have long been underrepresented on our TV screens, but research shows the importance of exposing kids to media that both reflects ...

Mounting scientific evidence indicates that native plants provide a far more complete set of vital services to our ecosystems ...

The meadow is stewarded by the Vashon Nature Center, whose restoration efforts are mirrored by groups such as the ...

For the first time in decades, tribes in the Pacific Northwest will be able to forage for wild huckleberries in a national ...

Yamhill County Master Gardeners and OSU Spring into Gardening: 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Sign up for gardening classes on flowers, ...

Washington state needs lithium to meet the demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy. But mines add to a legacy of ...

The Academy of Natural Sciences has safeguarded 222 pressed plants since the 19th century, with plans to display specimens in ...

Here are some ideas for using less water and fewer chemicals and adding more diversity and color to your landscape.

But according to NCAA data, less than 1% of college lacrosse players are American Indian or Alaskan Native, and more than 80% are white. Pacific Northwest Native Lacrosse is trying to change that.

Below are a few late-blooming plants native to North America that help feed butterflies — especially monarchs—at a crucial point. Planting these or letting them grow in the spring and summer can give ...