but the bird’s nest fern is a true gem. With thick strappy leaves and distinctive black or brown midribs, this bright green fern is a ... grows on the surface of tree trunks and limbs.

All winter there have been balls of leaves in trees across Idaho, Washington, and Utah, and they will soon be hidden behind ...

Nest boxes help many species of birds, including eastern bluebirds, tree swallows and wood ducks, by providing protection during nesting season.