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Owls in a nest box.

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Estonia nest box delivers a rare win for Ural owls, with a breeding pair raising 3 chicks

A gloved hand holds a clump of soil with earthworms while another hand points at it.

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'I could just cry': Asian jumping worms upend gardener's restoration plan

A small plant with two leaves growing in a black pot with soil and a wooden stick for support.

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Tiny tree pulled from grim UK alley makes striking comeback in four months

A rose of Sharon bush.

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Michigan gardeners say Rose of Sharon spreads aggressively, even if it's not yet on invasive lists

Summer flowers. Colorful zinnia flowers in a garden. Sunset or sunrise time

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Golden hour garden tour captures what peak-season planting can look like

An eastern hognose.

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South Carolina homeowner finds hissing porch snake, then discovers hognose nest under deck

An Agave attenuata plant.

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A living heirloom: This 48-year-old Agave plant has gardeners marveling at nearly 5 decades of care

Dense green vegetation with tall grass, shrubs, and small trees.

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Mystery plant debate highlights why older native shrubs are often worth keeping

An opossum with several young on its back is near bricks and wooden logs.

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Close-up video captures Mother opossum carrying nearly a dozen joeys on her back

Three images featuring opossums, including one being held by a person and two in a nest.

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Three feisty baby opossums were hiding in the pen, and their release is winning hearts

A copperhead blending in with leaves.

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On a Missouri farm, 47 copperheads have turned up this year, breaking a longtime record

A person tends to a garden with colorful flowers and a wooden fence in the background.

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Cut-flower farm's summertime transformation has gardeners eyeing next year's blooms