Winter with wildlife is a part of the Upper Peninsula’s charm. When old man winter turns our backyards into a winter ...

The hollowed-out trunk of the ancient yellow cedar felt like a cocoon with its soft floor of bark strips. A mother bear had molded this bed when she came each year to hibernate and to birth her cubs ...

In the recent years of unprecedented wildfires, the public discourse has been filled with speculation that such a total tree ...

The current issue of Audubon Magazine points out that 2018 marks the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act — created by ...

Dust collection is crucial to maintaining a healthy work environment in the shop. Hopefully, we are all aware that ...

The March 2025 ice storm in northeastern Lower Michigan was impactful. Many residents were forced to leave the area until power was restored. Access to properties was hampered for months. Chainsaws ...

Neil Sperry gives answers on dividing liriope, why you shouldn't save pumpkin seeds, caring for Phalaenopsis orchid, starting ...

Not all birds fly south for the winter. Surprisingly, there are many familiar birds that stay in our area for the winter, ...

Putting out bird feeders? Don't forget to let at least part of your yard get a little wild, too, says Earth Matters columnist ...

December 21 marks the shortest day of the year and the first official day of winter. At 10:03 a.m. the winter solstice occurs on that day, heralding the beginning of winter in the entire Northern ...

Fast-growing plants have their benefits, but with these evergreens, there are also drawbacks. From being disease-prone to invasive, these are the ones to avoid.

A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from ...