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Why You Should Start a Pocket Prairie in Your Yard

You—yes you—can help Houston with flood mitigation.

Welcome to the Jungle

Which Houseplant Is Right for You?

In honor of National Houseplant Day, we consider five options for potted bliss.

Something Wicked This Way Smells

The HMNS is on high alert in anticipation of the second corpse flower bloom in as many months.

05/31/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Ice House

From a "plant zoo" to an edible garden, the city's first botanic garden will be both beautiful and educational.

05/29/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Mean Green

There will be 120 acres of botanical beauty between downtown and Hobby.

Ice House

The surprising species tagged by our local iNaturalist community

08/21/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Home & Design

How to have a lush outdoor space, no green thumb required.

11/10/2016 By Beth Levine

Play It Cool

You need to figure out something to do with all that basil, after all.

Best East Texas State Parks

From water moccasins to woodpeckers, what to watch for—and what to watch out for—in East Texas.

Best East Texas State Parks

Did you know? Spanish moss is neither a moss nor a lichen.

CSA in the City

A new Montrose farm stand is making it easier to get fresh, local veggies.

04/08/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Living Off the Land

Mark Vorderbruggen, a.k.a. Merriwether the Adventurer, wants you to eat your dandelion greens—and more.