Is that tree a pine, a fir or a spruce? Here's a handy guide to identifying the many species of trees populating Central ...

Then there is the fungus, Beauveria bassiana. This fungus is neither the tree’s nor the beetle’s friend; as a pathogenic ...

Spruce bark beetles hijack their host tree’s chemical defenses, transforming them into potent weapons against fungal threats.

Falk clearly enjoys experimenting and pushing the boundaries of what can be grown in our Zone 3B climate, but he’s playing ...

Using plant keys, or what are also commonly called dichotomous keys, is a useful way to identify plants. With the holidays ...

Washington State University's Gary Chastagner is helping researchers around the globe perfect the Christmas tree.

While Christmas tree growers certainly know their evergreens, identifying new revenue streams may be necessary for them to ...

Don't expect a white Christmas in Cornwall, but you can have certainly have a lovely green one at these five lush locations ...

Using plant keys, or what are also commonly called dichotomous keys, is a useful way to identify plants. With the holidays ...

Creative ideas for gift wrap, packaging, the tree in your living room and more. Plus: how to store leftovers, and board game picks ...

Ed Wilkinson and Bart Schleyer were as tough and experienced as they come, which makes their deaths all the more mysterious.

Winter birding across Maine highlights familiar winter species, simple tracking clues, feeder tips and welcoming places for residents to enjoy wildlife all season.