Written by Smithsonian botanist W. John Kress, the book details more than 300 North American tree species in words, maps and photographs—and why we shouldn’t take them for granted Jennie Rothenberg ...

Bonsai, a horticultural art that hails from ancient China, endures as a popular hobby and art form. Bonsai refers to the craft of cultivating, shaping, and maintaining trees so they represent both ...

Oak trees have been around for more than 50 million years, with individual trees easily living 1,000 years. One of the oldest oak trees in the U.S. is believed to be at least 2,624 years old. The ...

If you celebrate Christmas, you probably have a decorated tree set up somewhere in your house. As a kid, the tree in my house was a dusty old artificial model that had to be assembled branch by branch ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Of all the Christmas traditions, there's nothing quite as magical as visiting a Christmas tree farm. On ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Many local schools are starting this week as Summer is almost gone. I hope everyone squeezed in a summer vacation before classes began. We all enjoy the ...

Two types of iconic sequoia trees have grown tall and strong in a surprising place: Michigan. One was believed to be extinct less than 100 years ago. The other is the largest living thing on Earth.

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Trees have long been appreciated for adding beauty, shade and a sense of ...

Of all the Christmas traditions, there's nothing quite as magical as picking out a tree. Picture this: You're strolling through rows of luscious pine, fir, and spruce trees on a brisk afternoon at a ...