This phenomenon, called marcescence, adds a unique dimension to the winter landscape, and gives me something to ponder while ...

Hellebores, witch hazels, and snowdrops are three plants that love the cold weather and offer up blooms to brighten up the dregs of winter.

This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade impacting Illinois forests and home gardens ...

February’s cold grip brings harsh conditions for wildlife, but signs of spring emerge as days grow longer and nature slowly ...

If you’re considering adding trees or shrubs to your landscape in the coming growing season, winter is the perfect time to do the research you’ll need to find the right kind. “Choosing the right ...

Even this deep into winter, the trees are one of my favorite parts of ... In other words, another day to celebrate our trees. You don’t have to be Jewish to take a day to appreciate the trees. While ...

Quaking aspens store chlorophyll beneath their bark (particularly in younger trees), this is what gives the trunk a greenish cast. This helps them to continue to produce sugars, at least when the days ...

From snowball fights with nuns to Texas sledding and furry friends frolicking in the snow, see how people are reacting to ...

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Northern Whatcom County got a double whammy from Mother Nature, snow, and winds. Driving north into Lynden, the winds swirled, now into drifts around barns, trees, and ditches.