The genetics behind spiral growth patterns is an area of active study, with recent research uncovering differences in the ...

In Permaculture, The Core Model reveals a "Master Pattern" that illustrates the connections within nature, including elements ...

The squiggly trunks and branches of Black Locust stand out in the winter landscape. Photos by Katie Finch Leaves are probably the most common feature used to identify trees. But in winter, when so ...

While out for a walk this weekend, some leaves were really in my face, which got me thinking about why. This is a very leafy time of year, with lots of leaves underfoot, so many that walking in the ...

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 a maple tree that still has a few dead leaves on it during winter. - Marcia Straub/Getty Images The sound of the wind gently whispering through tree leaves during the winter might make you ...

On a February day, it may seem as if all the trees and shrubs — except for the evergreens or conifers — are leafless. But a walk in the neighborhood, or a local natural area, will reveal that’s not ...

In this month's "Cultivating Success in the Farm & Garden" column, Hubbard County U of M Extension educator reveals how the ...

The steady glow from streetlights is changing the texture of tree leaves, making them less appetizing to insects, according to new research from China. Light pollution and fog combining to blur a New ...

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 ...