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The early arrival of warm weather followed by subsequent rains in Estonia this spring have provided the perfect conditions for wild mushrooms to grow — and not just spring and summer mushrooms, but ...

Residents have more chances to catch a popular event at a historic Illinois site. Here's what you need to know.

During mushroom season in Illinois, mid-April to early November, the club conducts surveys around Chicagoland a few times a month.

If you’re looking for the perfect hydrangea for your garden, Annabelle might be it. A favorite among gardeners, Annabelle hydrangea flowers are stunning and remarkably easy to grow. Learn more in the ...

Fall is prime time for fungi foraging in the Pacific Northwest. Here's what our contributor learned about safety and cooking during an introductory class.

For the first time, Illinois has a state mushroom, thanks in large part to a group of students from Chicago's western suburbs.

When do colors change in Illinois? The Prairie State's fall color season typically begins in northern Illinois by mid to late September, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

When do colors change in Illinois? The Prairie State's fall color season typically begins in northern Illinois by mid to late September, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Students from the Prairie School of DuPage in Wheaton led the initiative to add a mushroom to the roster of Illinois state symbols.

Illinois' official state mushroom was championed by elementary students in Wheaton.

Illinois has more than 30 state symbols. Some are easily recognizable, like the state flag; and others are more niche, like the state pie (pumpkin) or the state snack food (popcorn). Thanks to the ...