With two national forests, America’s first National Lakeshore, and dozens of state parks and woodlands, Michigan’s UP offers as many beautiful fall locales as anywhere... More

Collecting is an enjoyable American pastime, but how can you be sure you're not buying a fake? ... More

See what these eight plants are eating for breakfast!... More

Our second installment on the finest botanical gardens in North America.... More

In our new series, we look at the best botanical gardens in America. ... More

As we mentioned in an earlier posting, the world of tea contains far more than just the familiar Camellia senensis. There are also thousands of... More

In the second of four installments of the Wonderful World of Tea, we will take a look at the different forms in which we find... More

Tea is a wonderful and mysterious beverage. It comes in many colors- green, red, black, white, yellow, and grey (okay, Earl Grey isn’t really a... More

Holiday celebrations abound as we approach a New Year. Cultures around the world are engaging in convivial occasions. While customs vary, they all share one... More