MARCH IN the Pacific Northwest can be a breath ... Magnolia (Magnolia) flowers are the elegant queen of spring, but the plush petals bruise easily and are quick to dry out in low humidity.

Rhododendrons, our state flower, are shade-loving plants that bloom in the spring beneath the native ... But the iconic sword ferns of the Northwest thrive in the dry shade under evergreens.

Spring is in bloom. Here are our favorite places to frolic through fields of flowers, from the Pacific Northwest to the Appalachian Mountains. Wildflowers carpet the fields and hills of the ...

Ephemerals are unusual plants that love early spring weather: cool and a bit wet. They bring color and otherworldly flowers to shadier corners. They tend to hug the ground plane, avoiding the cold, ...

Christmas is coming and gardeners want more than just a poinsettia plant. This year, dig into the best ideas for stocking stuffers and more for everyone who likes to grow. This is easy: tickets to the ...

There’s never a bad season to travel, but there’s something special about spring. The snow has melted, flowers begin blooming ... or escape to a quiet corner in the Pacific Northwest, here’s where to ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland's cherry blossoms are in full bloom, a vibrant sign of spring in the Pacific Northwest. The trees, which thrive in the region's mild climate, were a gift from ...