Two years ago, my good friend, Steve Draws, noticed some unusual growths on trees in his forest. I went over to meet him and ...
N ature always has a way of keeping us entertained and an arboretum is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons. These vibrant botanical gardens are filled with trees whose leaves ...
Forest managers are increasingly willing to use prescribed burns for conservation. Some say the practice does more harm than ...
When you think about fall in New England, you envision a blaze of red, yellow, and orange foliage streaking the landscape. During the autumn months, the one thing that might beat sitting on the porch ...
Ludington State Park’s “tree identification pathway” has 14 signs with fun facts about trees that line both sides.
Horticulturist Michael Dirr, author of  “Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs,” calls the hues “shades of fluorescent pink and rose-red to grape-juice purple-red.” ...
A chilly fall with bright, sunlit days will leads to the most vibrant color display. Rainy or cloudy days can lead to a ...
In the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the streams are telling us a story about forest recovery following acid rain and logging. According to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...
When the trees start changing colors, it’s a time of year where we create time to stop and take in the beauty of nature. It’s ...
If you eat beef, and ever stop to wonder where and how it's produced, Jonathan Chapman's farm in the Chiltern Hills west of ...
This might be a little controversial, but it’s been on my mind for a while. I was recently sitting in my backyard with my friend Mackenzie beneath the coverage of the 200+ trees that surround my home.
Fall in New England is filled with tradition, from apple orchards and pumpkin patches, to hikes through air that grows cooler by the day.