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Not all pumpkins are created equal. Check out these tips for choosing a pumpkin that’s ripe for picking.

This classic fall-time activity poses more risks than you may think, but there are things you can do to mitigate them.

These hiking trails put on a spectacular show around this time of year.

Why put your baby in a carved pumpkin when you could put them on a giant one?

With the right seeds and growing conditions, you can cultivate a 300-pound pumpkin in time for next year’s Halloween.

Wondering when the autumn leaves will put on their yearly show? This interactive foliage map helps you follow peak colors from September through November.

A new study explains why letting bison roam large areas can be a good thing for soil.

Courtesy of and © Denver Botanic Gardens

These aquatic champions display incredible strength.

Manchineel trees with warning signs at Buccoo Beach, Tobago.

The “little apple of death” is the true forbidden fruit.

These are two species of Bootanomyia dorsalis wasps introduced from Europe.

Learn about Bootanomyia dorsalis, the tiny but troublesome parasitic wasp invading the U.S.

Oranges and other fruits can leave you itchy, but there's a simple explanation.

If eating fresh fruit makes your mouth tingle, you might have this little-known (but very treatable) condition.

Stopping to smell the flowers isn't all it's cracked up to be.

If you suffer from allergies, here are the worst—and the best—places to be.

Aspen trees have seen better days, but gray wolves are helping them out.

A new study shows that reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone sparked a massive comeback for aspen saplings.

This view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is from the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney, Australia.

Time Out surveyed 18,500 people around the world to find the greenest cities—here’s who topped the list.

Sorry to this little guy but feral swine are a huge problem.

EDDMapS’s database has more than 9 million records of invasive species. See which ones hit close to home.

Snacking on a raw potato like it’s an apple is socially unacceptable. But is it a hazard to your health?

Grab some trash bags and get to work.

The giant panda’s comeback shows that conservation works.

From the world’s tiniest water lily to the second-largest baleen whale, these animals and plants have beaten the odds (with a big assist from dedicated conservationists).

Mowing your lawn requires a little know-how.

Got a brittle, brown, sad lawn? You’re probably making one of these common mowing mistakes.

Killer whales are intelligent creatures, and scientists have recently discovered a new behavior among the species.

New research suggests orcas may be using kelp to connect with each other and even exfoliate.

Crunchy. Leafy. Exploding with flavor. (Just kidding.)

Let’s explore the origins of America's most disrespected lettuce.

Here‘s how to make sure your avocados are ripe and delicious.

Not sure if your avocado is ripe? Learn easy ways to check, tricks to speed up ripening, and the best ways to store it without ruining the taste.

The little pinprick spots on apples, pears, and potatoes are called lenticels, and they’re very important.

This color-changing blue butterfly pea flower mocktail is floral, fresh, and totally booze-free.

It’s more than a poetic name: the Blue Ridge Mountains really do appear blue, thanks to the human eye and Earth’s atmosphere.

Want to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin? Here’s What to Look For

Is Jumping in Leaf Piles Safe?

12 of the Best Fall Foliage Hikes in the U.S.—From Alaska to Tennessee

6 Tips for Growing a Giant Pumpkin

Interactive Foliage Map Shows When Fall Colors Will Peak in 2025

How the Return of Bison to Yellowstone Has Revitalized the Park’s Grasslands

See How Much Weight the Winner of This Year’s Giant Waterlily Weigh-Off Can Hold Before Sinking

Just Touching the World’s Most Dangerous Tree Could Send You to the Hospital

Parasitic Wasp Documented in the U.S. for the First Time—What to Know About the Invasive Species

Do Oranges Make Your Lips Itch? Here's the Reason Why

25 Worst U.S. Cities for Allergy Sufferers

How the Return of Wolves to Yellowstone Helped Aspen Trees Thrive

20 Greenest Cities Around the World, According to Locals

Which Invasive Species Are Near You? Find Out With This Interactive Map

Is It Safe to Eat Raw Potatoes?

This Strange Garden Hack Will Get Rid of Poison Ivy—And Protect You From Getting a Rash

25 Species That Have Made Amazing Comebacks

You’re Probably Mowing Your Lawn Wrong

Orca Whales Seen Giving Each Other Exfoliating Kelp “Massages”

Why Is It Called “Iceberg” Lettuce?

How to Tell If an Avocado Is Ripe

What Are Those Tiny Spots on Apples?

This Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Mocktail Is a Magic Trick in a Glass

Why Are the Blue Ridge Mountains Blue?