Standing on an esker northeast of Ampersand Mountain, retired state biologist Ray Curran pointed to a fen he first visited ...

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 ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

In Tallahassee, the ideal planting time is from December to February. Planting young trees in groups also provides better protection.

From morning glories spiraling up fence posts to grape vines corkscrewing through arbors, twisted growth is a problem-solving ...

A new set of native maple trees are now taking root along a major corridor in St. Joseph, offering a vibrant set of colors ...

While trees are dormant during winter, they can still dehydrate from harsh weather. Learn how winter watering can help your tree survive summer heat.

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

Not all trees are made equal, and some of the most visually striking might actually be a menace in disguise, tearing up ...

A biologist finds respite in an old growth forest near Ampersand Mountain that he first discovered with his mentor Greenleaf Chase.

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did ...

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