Wildflowers are popping and the Sugar Creek chapter of the Ozark Society is hosting "Wildflower Wednesday" walks in April. Anyone interested in wildflowers is welcome. A walk will be held at 10 a.m on ...

It is said that “weeds are in the eye of the beholder.” In most of our experience, weeds have a bad rep for wreaking havoc upon freshly landscaped spaces. Thus, it is no wonder they go unnoticed for ...

I am a big outdoors person — with an even bigger collection of field guides. When it comes identifying the flora and fauna encountered on my adventures, this season, I’ve turned most of my attention ...

People have been nibbling on flowers for quite some time; they have historically been considered cleansing for the body, and for centuries they were candied, pickled or made into syrup. But now, ...

Edible blooms give flower power to spring meals, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund. Edible flowers add nutrition, texture and color to your plate, Warmund said. They ...

Violas grown on John Clemons' farm are crystallized and glazed. Clemons patented the process to keep the flowers from spoiling. People have been nibbling on flowers for quite some time – they have ...