Iconic paintings have been given a modern makeover, showing what the models would have looked like if they were painted today ...

Native plants are experiencing a welcome surge in popularity as more gardeners appreciate their many benefits. They are perfectly suited to the local climate and conditions, making them ...

Fir trees typically keep their needles longer than pines. The needles have a strong Christmas tree aroma that makes front ...

Leaving aside its decorative appeal, holly had other uses too – fresh young holly growth was used as fodder for cattle and ...

Hemlocks are evergreen trees whose branches often droop a bit on the tree. The needles are short and flat with two white ...

It was a poignant moment as Blackadder and Time Team star Sir Tony Robinson opened a new unit for small animals at the RSPCA in Abbey Street, Derby. He and his wife, Lady Louise, had named the unit in ...

Sir Tony attended the official unveiling of the new unit dedicated to the West Highland white terrier he adopted from the centre in 2020 A new RSPCA unit catering for small animals has officially ...

Throughout my reading of Ann Packer’s new novel, “Some Bright Nowhere,” all I could keep thinking was “poor Eliot.” It is strange to be worried about Eliot, given that it is Eliot’s wife, Claire, who ...

Some Cheetos and Doritos will look a little different soon. Starting in December, stores will sell Simply NKD versions of the popular snacks that have no artificial flavors or dyes — meaning no bright ...

Scientists have observed for the first time the very early stages of a supernova, the explosive death of a star that is one of the most violent cosmic events. The researchers used the European ...

A new species of bee bearing devilish horns has been discovered in Western Australia, Curtin University announced Tuesday. Although all flowering plants rely on wild pollinators such as bees for ...

Oprah Winfrey on Tuesday announced her latest book club selection "Some Bright Nowhere" by Ann Packer on "CBS Mornings." CLAIRE WANTED THE END of her life to be like the end of Su- san Simmons's.