Moreover, you might eventually become a destination for succulent lovers — if you enjoy the company of plant enthusiasts — as ...

Free tree seedlings and grass plugs will be distributed to residents as part of TreeFest’s ongoing efforts to restore the ...

TreeFest is possible thanks to the voluntary planning committee and many sponsors, including the City of Wilmington, ...

When planting a fruit tree, most gardeners think of purchasing an Anna apple, August Pride peach, Mission fig or Santa Rosa ...

It’s amazing that Christmas is almost here and Santa is on his way. Hope he brings my fondest wish – rain! A little rain would be a fabulous Christmas gift.

It’s mushroom season in the North Bay. Check out these upcoming classes to learn how to safely identify and forage for wild ...

Nine more council homes are set to become available for the local authority to offer to residents after plans to acquire them were given the go-ahead. Hartlepool Council's finance and corporate ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won’t ...

When my wife and I bought our home three decades ago, the persimmon tree in the front yard wasn’t a selling point. I found persimmons too tart, and my wife wasn’t crazy about the tree’s scraggly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Not many living organisms have been around long enough to ...

If you were offered fruit with the nickname “divine fruit” or “fruit of the gods,” would you try it? It sounds delicious, right? The scientific genus name of one of our native Indiana trees, Diospyros ...

Olives are one of the oldest cultivated trees in the world, with evidence that they’ve been grown for more than 7,000 years. Native to the Mediterranean, they have lovely, silvery leaves and elegant, ...