During their youth, the trees can be sensitive to frost, but they become more tolerant once they reach a height of six to ...

SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...

With dreamlike imagery and bold patterns, contemporary Iranian artists have reinterpreted the Persian miniature tradition.

When choosing colors for a flower bed, consider the colors of blooming trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines that will live ...

Hostas are perennials that provide significant foliage interest in your flower garden or landscape. Miss America consists of heart-shaped green leaves with white centers and light green streaking.The ...

We think of fall as the season when the leaves change colors. But leaves don’t actually change color; pigments that have always been present within the leaf are revealed as the tree shuts ...

Maple syrup is one of those foods that conjures up particular imagery – the trees, the color red, the forests, the sap ...

Remember Kermit from “Sesame Street” singing “It’s Not Easy Being Green” with his sad voice? He sang “It’s not easy bein’ green, having to spend each day, the color of the ...

All trees need sunlight to grow, but lucky for home dwellers, some trees do well in low-lighting conditions, making them ...

The Arbutus tree has so many wonderful attributes; it's no surprise this fruiting evergreen is gaining popularity amongst ...

Conifers provide color and wind protection to the Iowa landscape during the winter months. However, this year, many of these evergreens are showing signs of winter desiccation, also known as winter ...

Nut trees make great additions to your yard - and your kitchen - but which are worth growing, and which should you avoid? Let ...