Dear Lauren: That's a stinkhorn fungus. Stinkhorns are related to puffballs and earthstars. But they smell worse. You are fortunate to have them. They help break down mulches and improve your soil. If ...

I could hear my roasted root vegetables sizzling in the oven when I saw their car pull into my driveway. Eric and Nanette stepped out, carrying a big basket of food. A whole watermelon, can of ...

A question for Dan Gill: This is the second year that this fungus (see photo above) has shown up. It smells like something dead. What is it, and what can I do? -- Nancy Fraley Answer: This is one of ...