White dogtooth violet, or white trout lily, is a small, early blooming lily found in Iowa woodlands. In early spring, Iowa’s woodlands begin to fill in with color. If you look closely, you’ll find a ...

Nothing says "spring!" quite like the emergence of wildflowers in the woodlands. Taking advantage of the spring sunshine that warms the forest floor before the tree leaves emerge, these perennial ...

Early spring marks the start of wildflower season in Iowa, but these natural buds are only available for a limited time. Woodland areas in Iowa are where wildflowers flourish the most as the weather ...

Mother Nature is shaking off the throes of a long, cold winter, and there’s no better evidence of this than the explosion of spring wildflowers. For me, an early April trek to wildflower-rich southern ...

Celebrate spring with a walk among the wildflowers at Holden Arboretum and parks in Lake and Geauga counties, which surround us and are within a few minutes’ drive of most communities in this area.

With this recent yo-yo of rain and sunshine, now is the perfect time to observe ephemeral spring wildflowers. The word “ephemeral” is derived from the Greek word “ephēmeros,” which means "lasting a ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. Have you ever hiked at Clifton Gorge or other natural ...

Minnesota’s spring ephemeral flowers come and go quickly. A sprinkling of white. Posies of purple. A carpet of pink. They have only a short time to soak up the full warmth and light of the sun before ...

As winter fades, even a bit of sunshine is something to celebrate. For one group of plants, spring’s first sunny days are essential for their survival. They only have a few weeks to catch the rays ...

As winter bids a fond farewell and the vibrant colours of spring burst back to life, Fredericksburg, Texas invites visitors to embrace the enchanting season of renewal. Nestled in the heart of the ...