In Old Norse mythology, Baldr, the son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg, was slain with a mistletoe spear. Some ...

It is quick-growing and easily spread by wind, water, and birds. It is difficult to clear out easily – it grows back on its ...

A year after the Eaton and Palisades fires, the natural areas, such as canyons and parks, were devastated. But nature has ...

Q: Do you advise against using oak leaves in compost? A: Not at all. There are people who feel the tannins (oils) in oak and ...

The Eaton fire destroyed the homes of Zaire Calvin's family. It took the life of his sister. For nearly a year since, he's ...

From protecting plants after winter snow to knowing when to stop watering, these practical gardening tips help set the stage ...

From robin redbreasts to holly, mistletoe to wreaths, it’s a time to embrace our native species and to enjoy all the stories, myths and tales us humans have woven around them. Does your local area or ...

He taught us to recognize the diamond pattern on hickory bark and reminded us to check whether branches were opposite or ...

The “Little Project” at the Minnesota home of Ping Design's founder creates experiences that exceed a small footprint.

The basics of photosynthesis are something that every student learns in school: carbon dioxide, water and light in; oxygen ...

Here's how to measure the critical root zone of a tree, so you'll know how to dig around it without injuring its roots.

The tallest plants alive today can grow to over 100 meters tall. But they evolved from ancestors that were just a few ...