Have you ever considered the creative potential of pine cones? These simple natural materials can transform into engaging projects for both kids and adults, making them perfect for family ...

The tallest bristlecone pine is but 60 feet tall ... for even the hoariest bristlecones can generate cones with viable seeds. And however truncated that tree is, it is still the very same tree ...

Here’s how you can start: First, find a healthy pine cone, preferably one that’s recently fallen from a tree. It’s important ...

The pine cones will then close up in the water. 3. Shake off the excess and pop them in the oven to bake for approximately 90 minutes, but keep checking on them to make sure they don’t burn.

The collaboration was full of unexpected ... with a bag of fresh pinon cones, Pinus monophylla, one of several Western-state species that produce edible pine nuts. My challenge was to extract ...