I frequently visit the Vail Pass rest area to see which flowers are in bloom and who is pollinating them. In early summer, a pinkish red or rose stand of blooms caught my eye — this was my first ...

Prairie smoke, pasque flowers and kitten-tails have already begun popping up, and there’s hope for more surprises. Less than a year after crews began restoring an 85-acre oak savanna ecosystem, just ...

What flower says “Chicago” to Tribune readers? For the last week, Home&Garden has been conducting a completely nonbinding, wildly unscientific poll for a flower that better represents the spirit of ...