Inside a massive plexiglass and steel tank in the center of the gallery, several vacuuming robots appear to be cleaning up a giant pile of dried leaves. It's a total mess. But makes complete sense.

Making art with leaves isn’t a new idea, ... Pakistan, and China, each leaf is dried and the outer layers are delicately removed with a knife, ...

Arthur Clifton Goodwin’s “T Wharf,” 1910, at far left, inspired the dried-floral creation by Hawthorne’s Cathy Miller that’s on display at the Montclair Art Museum’s “Art in Bloom ...

While summer is the perfect time to spend more time basking in the nature around us, Napa Valley artist Tannia Felix takes her appreciation of the outdoors one step further by preserving natural ...

Bay leaves, whether fresh or dried, are used in soups, braises, stews, and other dishes all around the world. Learn about the different types and how to cook with them.

What are bay leaves? Traditionally, bay leaves come from laurel trees native to the Mediterranean region. In fact, they composed the crowns awarded to the athletes in ancient Greece.

Like most herbs, the dried leaves need to be stored in a dark, cool place like a pantry. Because it is so sturdy, most cooks keep it longer than they should, which weakens the flavor even more.