Holiday traditions look innocent at first glance, yet many have tangled histories tucked behind the glitter. Some symbols sparked arguments, others raised suspicions, and a few even survived bans. So ...

This is Birding for Every BODY, one of numerous such excursions offered each month by the nonprofit Tucson Bird Alliance with Arizona’s Pima County. Women’s fight to vote gets musical treatment in ...

In West Texas, the mesquite trees are a beloved sign of spring, but this year, their bare branches hint that winter is holding on a bit longer.

Hallmark has renewed the cozy Christmas mystery starring Sarah Drew for Season 3, TVLine has learned, with filming set to begin later this year. Season 3 is expected to debut during Hallmark's annual ...

Mistletoe Murders will be back for a third season. Hallmark Media announced Friday it has renewed the mystery series starring Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy) and Peter Mooney (Rookie Blue). Season 3 is ...

When deciduous trees are dormant and bare, evergreen leafy mistletoe draws attention to itself. That was the case on a recent visit, where a large scarlet oak was infested. If neglected, mistletoe ...

This story has been updated with additional information. First responders were battling grass fires east and southeast of Amarillo on Christmas Day as the area saw increased fire risk due to ...

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It’s often thought that mistletoe spells bad news for its host tree, but new research suggests otherwise – just in time for Christmas. If mistletoe’s status as a nutrient-stealing freeloader has been ...

Once autumn leaves have fallen, mistletoe becomes highly visible on large trees throughout Kentucky. Phoradendron, the scientific name for Kentucky’s most common type of this parasitic plant, means ...

As winter holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah and the solstice bring light into the darkest time of year, we’re taking a closer look at the plants tied to those traditions — beyond poinsettias and ...