It's the first post-war Christmas in Yorkshire, but rationing, a nasty cold and a poorly goat still give the Herriots a ...

The next time you go pinecone picking keep these fun facts in mind, as pinecones play an important part in nature and have a ...

A rare fossil plant reveals how early plants moved water and food, helping to explain the secrets of tree growth.

Wildlife agencies counted 232 squirrels on Mount Graham, about the same as a year ago, which is good news during a drought.

Christmas trees can drop needles as they begin to wilt and die. But you know you should never use a vacuum to clean them up ...

We meander through the woods, the whine of mosquitoes in our ears. Mendes plays owl calls—they sound like the squeaks of a ...

Indoor evergreens promise the best of both worlds: the glow of a decorated tree in December and a living houseplant that ...

On the hillside across from Alparon Park in Troy, there is a stand of evergreen trees that appear as if they have died. Through the years I been asked why this stand of trees died. My answer is they ...

Severe drought has left the region's naturally grown spruce and balsam Christmas trees dried, yellowed and unsellable.

These small conifer trees for birds provide food and refuge in all seasons. These varieties are perfect for small landscapes.

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With old man winter approaching shortly, December presents a perfect opportunity for a topic that I have personally been waiting to pontificate on… conifers. This wonderful class of botanical ...