It’s always useful to keep in mind that when we buy a certain variety of fruit tree we are the beneficiaries of clonal propagation; that is, the fruit we harvest is coming from canopy growth (called a ...

With its notably sweet flesh and easy-to-peel skin, Sumo Citrus changed how Americans think about mandarins. Here are the ...

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

An in-depth guide to pruning a loquat tree to keep it controlled, healthy, and fruiting. Including expert advice for when and how to prune a loquat tree.

With a natural range limited to a few stretches of forest in California, the giant sequoia is known for one feature above all else: its sheer size. The largest tree species on the planet by volume ...

The Christmas tree is an age-old tradition going back to the Pagans, and for many generations people around the world have been decorating their homes with winter greenery to celebrate the holiday ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...

You can begin counting down the days til Christmas on your fingers soon. Maybe you are someone who put your tree up for Thanksgiving gatherings, maybe you love to score a deal on an evergreen on ...

HOWARD LAKE, Minn. — Nestled in Howard Lake, Minnesota, Crow River Nurseries has become a beloved destination for families searching for the perfect Christmas tree. With rolling fields of evergreens, ...

Several Christmas tree lots and farms are now open for the holiday season in and around Lafayette, Louisiana. Residents can choose between pre-cut trees at convenient lots or a "choose-and-cut" ...