Lavender's strong scent disrupts deer's feeding instincts. When planted in borders, it creates a beautiful, effective barrier that repels browsers.

Drunken, or "collapsed" trees, are one of the more visible signs of change in the north. Ground that collapses as a result of melting permafrost has a technical name: thermokarst.

The proceeds from the David Lynch Collection auction could buy quite a few cherry pies: Julien’s auction Wednesday with ...