Even with the cool temperatures at this summer's start and an early June with less rain than usual, we are still seeing abundant changes outdoors. We need not even leave our yards to see the growth ...

Q: I’m wondering why there seem to be thousands of pine cones on the ground this year. I hope you can write an article and reference what might be causing this and if it may have any correlation to ...

A stroll through our local forest this time of year reveals bright green, fresh growth at the tips of the branches on pines, spruces and firs.A closer look reveals bunches of miniature pine cones ...

Spring is here — and it’s pollen season again. For a while we’ve been cleaning off the familiar yellow film blanketing our cars, decks and driveways, and we’ve been watching the pollen scum floating ...