Black is back

Ebony-hued decor is hot again, but this isn't your mother's glitzy '80s style statement.

Home & Garden Editor Connie Nelson demonstrates how to create a beautiful Thanksgiving table using items found in nature and your local grocery store.

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Digging In

Plants that have passed the test

Next year's crop of award-winning plants have already been named. We give you a sneak peek plus inside information on how they performed on our home turf.

Photo right: Mesa Yellow

On the wing

Birds, bugs and tattoos

Black-footed albatross

A trip to look for seabirds included several unplanned detours and a glimpse of a very rare bird.

Garden in fall and winter? Yes

This page contains video, photo galleries and stories to help you discover the beauty of fall and winter in the garden, and give you ideas for cold season decor and projects.

Reader query: Celebrating the season

What’s the story behind your favorite holiday decoration?

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From planting bulbs to putting your garden to bed, this one-stop garden information shop provides you with everything you need to get your garden through the fall and winter.