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Each month has at least one representative gemstone. Here's what you need to know about September's birthstone.

Aster These star-shaped blooms take their name from the Greek word for "star," and in Greek mythology, they represented love ...

Unless you also count the mutants, in which case there are more flowers. This year, bizarre, malformed flowers are growing right out of some seed heads. Flowers growing out of flowers.

The flowers are insect pollinated, and various thistle species are widely known as important food sources for butterflies, as ...

These late-blooming perennials are a keystone plant, providing beauty and food. Learn where to best plant them and how to ...

In the autumn garden, don’t waste a second of precious late-season sunshine. Embrace the glow of gorgeous reds, golds, umbers ...

Catch the colors and miss the crowds at these often-overlooked autumn destinations. Our parks columnists reveals where leaf ...

Think you know every kind of daisy out there? Think again! There are dozens—from the edible to the incredible—that you could ...

Craving a hike with an up-close view of mighty Mount Baker, aka Koma Kulshan? Check out these five standout trails as fall ...