The buds of a tree are another seldom noticed wonder of nature that are taking front stage this time of year. As days lengthen and get warmer, buds that were dormant all winter, ...

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Sunlight, even in winter, will ensure a bountiful harvest of fruit in summertime, however, there is also one key task to ...

I recently received an email message from a homeowner that prompted me to resurrect a topic that I wrote about eight years ago. This particular homeowner was deeply concerned that ...

When the sap rises in the spring from the tree’s roots to its branches, buds swell and scales fall off. The leaves, stem and flowers unfurl from the bud, releasing pollen.