Galls are insect-induced swellings of vascular plants caused when an insect injects an egg into a plant.

Beech trees are having a tough year. It seems if it isn’t one thing, then it’s another.

Can we blame Texas? Yes, for lots of things right now.

It might have been their last kiss — if the lovers had mouths.

Catherine the Great, Hagar the Horrible, Andre the Giant, Ming the Merciless, and Pliny the Elder all have evocative names that describe a quality for which these individuals were known.

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, red-spotted purples live in praise of pipe vine swallowtails.  

There is one simple rule in our house for summer guests that will ensure a repeat Vineyard invitation. 

It's hammer time!

David Stanwood is a man of music and, of late, mollusks.

It’s a girl! The big reveal didn't come with pink and blue fireworks, colored cake, or any other gender-reveal activities.