Columnist Shannon Brennan says there's no better way to appreciate springtime than to get outdoors to look and listen.

Azure bluet (Houstonia caerulea) — Small, pale-blue flower with yellow center and rosette leaves ... bleeding heart ...

Azure bluet (Houstonia caerulea) — Small, pale-blue flower with yellow center and rosette leaves ... bleeding heart ...

It’s as if the sun, which is suddenly more visible in the sky, has an ally in the color of so many spring blooms.

Perennials that thrive in the shade and bloom all summer long are the ultimate gifts from nature. Here are shade-loving ...

Calypso orchid, fairy slipper (Calypso bulbosa) — A single, dainty, purple-magenta-yellow-white blossom atop a slender stem ...

A new road trip of the Southwest’s Indigenous heartlands offers travellers a greater understanding of the past, present and ...

Calla lilies ( Zantedeschia aethiopica) are elegant flowers that come in various colors, including white, yellow, orange, ...

These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath and ...

Nestled in the heart of Isahaya, central Nagasaki Prefecture, Shirakimine Plateau offers a beautiful setting to experience seasonal flowers throughout the year. Whether you’re there to enjoy blooming ...

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 ...

This Écume Mystérieuse necklace highlights the jeweler's signature mystery setting in sapphires, accented with diamonds, all set in 18-karat white and rose gold; at Van Cleef & Arpels, South ...