Giant communal webs have appeared around the world. Find out what species builds them and how they benefit from teamwork.

Did you know crickets can spin silk webs? Not all crickets, but the raspy cricket spins silk to create a cozy burrow.

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have ...

Instead of treating fallen sticks and branches as yard waste, repurpose them with these simple but creative ideas.

Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area. Nov. 14. Norton Simon Museum: “Gold: Enduring Power, ...

Deep in the rain forest of Argentina, one traveler harvested yerba mate, paddled the Iguazú River, and connected with an Indigenous culture.

Freedom, flexibility and a non-stop backdrop of epic views — there’s nothing quite like a road trip, and even better when it’s from the comfort of a classic car.

Heretic, debater, wife-snatcher, subject of a posthumous cult: Pico della Mirandola certainly had a wild career. In this smart and rangy book, Wilson-Lee, a Cambridge don, paints a glorious portrait ...

In December, it's Modesto's leaf collection crews that gather fallen leaves. Here's how to prepare your yard for pickup: Keep leaves 18 inches from the curb, so rain can reach storm drains. Never ...

The first three Bob Ross paintings auctioned to support public broadcasting sold in Los Angeles on Tuesday for a record-shattering $662,000. The rest will go up for auction in various cities ...

By the way, here is another reason to know botanical names: The related Chrysanthemum x rubellum ‘Clara Curtis’ (synonymous ...

The pastimes that have meant the most to me over the years are the ones that let me communicate without the pressure of ...