But thanks in part to trees planted in areas where the two fungi don’t grow well, the American chestnut isn’t extinct. And efforts to revive it in its native range have continued, despite the long ...

BEDDES: “It's actually time to prune apples and pears, especially with the warmer weather. The reason you prune apples and pears now and not in another ...

The WCCD is a unit of local government, managed by an elected 5-member board of directors. The mission of the WCCD is to assist residents with the conservation, management, and wise use of natural ...

Each year Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District organizes a tree and plant sale fundraiser that offers different varieties of locally-grown fruit trees, flowers, berry bushes, shrubs ...

Every once in a while, one has the opportunity to meet someone who illuminates the connection between humans and the plant ...

Nottingham Trent University has owned the Bramley Cottages since 2018 using it for student accommodation. However, the home ...

There has been a growing interest in trying to combine the cold hardiness and disease resistance of the American species with ...

Old water oaks (Quercus nigra) are prone to developing decay in their trunks as they age. Because of this, their life expectancy is generally considered to be about 60 years — they have the shortest ...

Birch and poplars produce scaly, pendulous catkins, which are their flowers. Wish that we had honeysuckle as these too can be forced. But flowering almond, often used as a hedge here, produces ...

Many fruit trees in North America need a cold snap to go dormant, but it can get too cold, particularly up north. Turn to this cold-hardy tree for success.

Routine dig at 19th-century UK home exposes mysterious brick chamber, drawing warnings and theories from enthusiasts.

Ever dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space?