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

Some oaks, including chestnut, pin, bur, scarlet and swamp, often retain dry brown leaves in the winter. Young trees of these species sometimes stay completely covered with them, while older more ...

If your ski trips only involve downhill skiing, you're missing out. Here's out to get the most out of your winter trip to ...

Through the years, I have often been asked what is your favorite season to be in the woods? I always respond the fall when I ...

Iowa Department of Natural Resource foresters are anticipating reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae ...

On a recent day when the temperature actually went a few degrees above freezing, I went outside just to look around. At one point I ended up by a flower bed in which I planted hellebores many years ...