Set out some seed and grab your field guide. Bird-watching is an easy, entertaining and educational activity for the whole family

Be especially water wise this month as you sow seeds, tend to your lawn and plant edibles, grasses and flowers

Revel in the wonders of spring by babying bulbs, sprinkling seeds for root crops and setting out some nibbles for the birds

Fall eye candy: Get to know 9 winter squash varieties, including Long Island Cheese and Blue Hubbard

Feeders, Houses and Baths for Our Feathered Friends

You're due for some winterizing, like clearing rain gutters and stowing swimsuits — but leave time for a fun project

Fright fest or full of friendly ghosts, your decorated entryway could be featured on the Houzz homepage

It’s a great time to clean your gutters, swap out seasonal clothes and wallow in favorite fall traditions. What’s on your October list?

Scent the autumn air with the perfume of caramel corn, honey and spices by adding these intoxicating plants to your landscape