While many think of the Dallas Arboretum as an idyllic backdrop for a stroll or a photoshoot, it’s also an active education ...

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Salvias are a diverse group of annuals, perennials, and woody shrubs hailing from just about every continent across the globe ...

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One of the best ways to attract birds and other wildlife to your outdoor space is through adding native plants, and this ...

The history of encounters between Catholicism and Native spirituality has often been marred by violence and oppression. But ...

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TUCSON, Ariz. — Cousins Tanisha Tucker Lohse and Maria Francisco set off from their desert camp around dawn on most early ...

Not many flowers have the power to infuse a whole garden with fragrant smells. Some never had the ability, while others lost ...

One Texas homeowner transformed their yard with native plants, leading to a lush green lawn without excessive watering.

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