Outdoors

Sweet-scented shade for a summer’s day [more…]

The physics of staying cool in the summer [more…]

Was that a firecracker, backfire, or gunshot? [more…]

Like something from the cover of a fantasy novel, this late-blooming stunner enlivens landscapes in all seasons.  [more…]

Meet the poor man’s banana, a sensuous standout in local edible landscaping. [more…]

These stunning showoffs bloom early and extravagantly from open woodlands to city streets and parks.  [more…]

Philadelphia’s urban farms and gardens grow food, flowers, and community.  [more…]

Shining the spotlight on a familiar favorite that’s full of surprises. [more…]