Before fall cleanup, discover seven plants to leave standing for winter—and how their seeds and stems benefit birds, bees, and your garden.

By early November, the backyard sounds a little different. The hummingbirds have disappeared from the flowers, the swallows are long...

The trick-or-treaters have gone home, the candy bowl is nearly empty, and that jack-o'-lantern on your porch is beginning to...

Picture an early November morning beside a quiet lake. The air is cold enough to see your breath, the trees...

While walking through the yard on a crisp autumn afternoon, you might notice a fallen leaf that looks a little...

You're walking through the house at night when two glowing green eyes suddenly appear at the end of the hallway....

Walk into a Halloween party with a blacklight, and you might notice something strange. A white skeleton costume suddenly shines...

The night before Halloween has many names—and a history that once had nothing to do with October. Explore the regional roots of Mischief Night.

Imagine trying to sleep while hanging upside down from your toes. Your muscles would be working overtime, your head would...

Watch an owl sitting on a branch, and you might see it do something that looks almost impossible. Without moving...