Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees are among the earth's most useful and beautiful products of nature.

Maple tapping time is just around the corner! Have you ever considered taking up this fun hobby but wonder how it all really works? I’m so excited to share with you everything we’ve learned about ...

The Arbor Day Tree Identification Guide app (US$4.99) does exactly what its name suggests. It offers clear, beautifully illustrated step-by-step interaction. You start by choosing a section of North ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Looking to plant a few trees this Earth Day? This guide may be for you. Kalamazooians adding trees to their landscape should aim for a tree that's relatively maintenance free, and ...

Spring has sprung and gardeners are digging in. Got questions as you carry on? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

Growing up in Vermont there were three guarantees. The first was that flannels would be worn year-round (yes, even in the summer), the second was that at least 50% of potluck dishes would be ...

It's mid March and -- despite a brutal winter so far -- the snow is beginning to melt and the sap in the maple trees is starting to run. New York's state's annual Maple Weekends will start on schedule ...