Hummingbird in Peril Brings Acclaim to Artist

Lover of nature opens backyard paradise to all

John E. DiOrio took environmental preservation in his own hands.

Life in Louisiana after the oil disaster: first of two parts

Travelers venture to the Gulf to see how the oil disaster affects real people.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: Come get a sniff of the swamp bouquet

Take a morning stroll down the boardwalk at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and witness the lush growth this time of year. The heat and water are plentiful but competition for light is intense. If you stand very still you can almost see the vines growing, wrapping around the boardwalk or up a dead tree to find any available light for photosynthesis. Three of these vines growing here have recently ...

Interior designer softens hardscapes, creates transition through plants

For 25 years, interior designer Patricia M. Wheeler has been meeting clients in showrooms, helping them select furniture, lighting fixtures, cabinets, counter tops, draperies, paint and tile. Now she is inviting them to join her in local plant nurseries as well.