Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in spring. This is especially true when we start ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10, though they can also grow in colder areas with proper protection. In addition to providing shade and beauty to your yard—not to ...

“I’m happy, I’m confident,” said Pud Johnston, adding that his job requires him to spend time in nature, which brings him a great deal of joy. Pud Johnston pruning a Christmas tree on his farm in ...

Every spring in Vermont, tree planting traditions continue, shaping our landscape since the 1880s. Christmas tree farming ...