When mice sneak into beehives for warmth and honey, bees fight back. Worker bees will swarm, kill, and mummify the intruder.

Two local ordinances granted rights to at least 175 stingless bee species in Peru, which are culturally and spiritually ...

Winter gardening on the Peninsula means pruning roses, choosing seeds for spring planting and checking trees for early signs ...

They know what they’re doing and they do it with dash, style and, frankly, charisma. Ask just about anyone to list their five ...

Summer is the season for flies, which belong to an insect group that scientists call Diptera. Many fly species are more ...

From trusty Vaseline to trendy Supergoop, our top balms will help keep even the driest of lips moisturized this winter ...

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

An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...

Pots and planters add instant color and flexibility. Learn how to choose containers, manage watering and soil, and pick ...

This story, “I Was the Dog,” appeared in the December 1967 issue of Outdoor Life.

A roundup of family-friendly activities taking place in the Charleston area during the week of Jan. 16-22, 2026.

If you want a tree that feeds a ton of wildlife, the black walnut is a top choice. Squirrels and chipmunks love its nuts, and ...