The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) is a tree that shall for evermore be immortalized ... held tightly in a bright green, very spiny (ouch!) bur. The burs eventually open up in the fall ...

Autumn is such a magical time in the garden. The crisp air and shorter days signal a shift in the landscape, and those ...

This calorie-rich, nutrient-dense, and climate-resilient crop has the power to step in for more common staples that can’t ...

In the wild, the sweetgum tree grows mostly in wet bottomlands alongside riverbeds, creeks, and other naturally wet areas. It flowers from April through May and subsequently puts out a spiky, hardened ...

This type of tree is sometimes planted as an ornamental but out of favor because of the spiky fruit that collects underfoot in the landscape. This tall fir of the North American west is only ...

If the tree is subjected to too much wind or excessive foot traffic, the root ball can move around in the soil, which can damage the roots. Staking helps prevent this, and lowers risk of root ...

Cacti are among the most diverse plants, from the giant saguaro cactus that can grow up to 18 meters in height, all the way down to the tiny button cactus which is a few centimeters tall.

Experts say that humans are drawn to creatures with big soulful eyes and furry softness and that they speak to our nurturing ...

All species on Earth, both living and extinct, are related. We know this because of a biological tool called the tree of life. This "tree" takes the form of a diagram that maps the relationships ...

Discover Burning Man 2024's art installations in the Black Rock Desert, blending community, connection, and innovative design ...

⇑ Back to top This is one of a small number of tree species with branches that are located opposite ... Predatory insects such as the dragonfly nymph, and fish such as the brook trout and spiny ...

The Pine Tree Pirates are 4-0 on the season after getting a win on Friday night at home over the Hallsville Bobcats. Visit ...