Native wildflowers, such as these Dutchman’s breeches (_Dicentra cucullaria_) that bloom early in spring are losing access to sunlight as trees leaf out earlier. Katja Schulz/Flickr, CC BY Over their ...

The age-old saying, April showers bring May flowers, certainly holds true this spring. Last month’s rains have brought a bumper crop of spring wildflowers that are now in full bloom – just in time for ...

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 ...

Beat the winter blues by planting now — from snapdragons to foxgloves, these spring flowers started from seed will have ...

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 ...

Tomorrow is the official first day of spring. March 20 is the spring equinox, when the sun is directly above the equator and day and night are of equal lengths. Plants (and birds and most other ...

In the spring, you will find many wildflowers blooming in this area. Wildflowers might adapt to bloom in the spring for various reasons. Some depend on the moist conditions brought on by snowmelt; ...

Tips for a spring wildflower hike in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, where you’ll find Dutchman’s breeches, Carolina springbeauty, wild violets and more. A string of early spring days gifted ...