Spring is nesting season for most birds, and when you see a wren carrying nesting material, it definitely makes winter feel like a distant memory. Most wrens get an early start on nesting.

From eye-catching warblers in spring migration to bright red cardinals surrounded by vibrant blooms, these bird pictures are the best of the best. “Springtime is exciting after a long, cold Ohio ...

Spring provides an opportunity to visually combine showy blossoms and vivid birds, a delight for birders, and a chance for a photographer to capture, perhaps, the ultimate image.

A guide to birds, blooms, and more hidden springtime wonders Enjoy spring by spotting songbirds or by exploring the Madison area's rich Indigenous history on a self-guided walking tour.

Where to Stay: Booking a spring stay at the elegant, terracotta-topped Park Hyatt Aviara means being treated to a Carlsbad in Bloom welcome amenity that includes flower seed packets, a Hibiscus ...

This flower, though not tubular-shaped for hummingbirds' beaks, offers a welcome source of food for pollinators. Here are ...

Seeds for wildflowers and sweet peas produce delicate bursts of spring color. Here's how to plant them now in SoCal, plus November plant events.

On April 6, from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., the South Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society is highlighting nine gardens in the South Bay featuring California native plants ...

Biological control: Birds and spiders in our garden can be counted on to take care of the remaining beetles we miss. Cultural tip: Since these beetles prefer light-colored blooms, plant darker ...

Outdoor Recreation Spring isn’t the only time to see local blooms. Here’s all you need to know about flowers and berries growing on the Peninsula this winter ...

It blooms from late winter to early spring, with varieties having orange, yellow, cream and pink blossom colors. Douglas iris (Iris douglasiana). This native iris prefers partial shade to full sun.