It's not too early to get started nurturing some new trees. In fact, one fruit species does spectacularly when propagated ...

In a newspaper clipping more than 50 years old, a photo shows two little girls in Ceres raking a huge pile of mulberry leaves ...

For decades now, local naturalist Jim Gilbert has been providing his observations of the great outdoors. Here are a few area ...

The scorching sun shines on the land of northern Shandong and over 6,000 acres of ancient mulberry trees along the ancient Yellow River in Xiajin, Shandong province are covered in lush greenery. When ...

Not all fruit trees need long, mild growing seasons. Some hardy options grow quickly, tolerate cold, and bring color and character to outdoor spaces.

The basics of photosynthesis are something that every student learns in school: carbon dioxide, water and light in; oxygen and sugar for growth out. In a world where atmospheric carbon dioxide levels ...

As a tosser and turner, I have been sleeping on satin pillowcases since childhood. They have served as a backup for when my sleep scarf or bonnet inevitably slips off my head. For curly-haired people ...

Fall can be one of the most breathtaking times of the year in New Jersey. In the Garden State we see the colors of nature transition to vibrant reds, oranges and yellows as the days get shorter and ...

As an atmospheric river sweeps through California, strong winds can send leaves and branches from your neighbor’s yard onto your property. Is your neighbor responsible for cleaning up tree debris that ...

As the outside world normally is around this time each November, things have changed a lot. Many trees are already devoid of leaves while others are still covered with colorful ones. When the ...

This is the time of year when Nicole Hughes gets constantly distracted by the fall foliage as she drives around North Carolina. "I'm always looking," says Hughes, a biologist at High Point University.