Aiken Master Gardeners return to the Aiken Farmers Market in April. Bring your horticultural questions to the Master ...

The trees exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen with the atmosphere through little “mouths” in their leaves and tiny “windows” ...

Through a course in dendrology, the study of the taxonomy of woody plants in the absence of flowers or fruits, two experts in ...

Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) ...

Espaliered fruit trees aren't only beautiful, they're functional. Providing food for humans and wildlife, this growing method ...

Every morning in Miami, our fieldwork begins the same way. Fresh Cuban coffee and pastelitos—delicious Latin American ...

Our research takes place on a South Florida island roughly the size of an American football field – assuming we’re successful ...

Whether trimmed for health, safety, or aesthetics, it is imperative to understand when to prune oak trees to keep them protected. Pruning anytime outside of dormancy is a risky bu ...

The Waltham Public Library hosted naturalist Jonathan Kranz, who led a small audience through the joys and practicalities of foraging for mushrooms in New England.

Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results. Understanding tree traits and ...

Fall color adds an expanded season for color in some trees, shrubs and perennials. Blooming is nice, but how does the flower hold up after it loses its color and dries? When a deciduous plant drops ...

Wythe Candy & Gourmet Shop proves that some childhood joys never lose their sweetness. The moment you spot the charming brick ...