Every species of tree has unique characteristics, from its bark to its leaves, that you can use as clues to identify ...

Walnut leaves have no or a very small non-distinct terminal leaflet. In the spring, the tree has male flowers in the form of long, green catkins and female spike-like greenish flowers.

Planting a garden-bean row or a walnut-tree forest rarely means only returning to the scene months or years later to reap ...

Broccoli, another vegetable in the brassica family, isn't a good choice for planting alongside tomatoes. That's because ...

This month green is going to get its due because it’s the subject for the July edition of the Readers Photo Challenge.

The fate of this natural wonder rests on sustainable choices, mindful tourism, and a collective vow to protect paradise ...

The dish known as salad is said to date back to the ancient Roman habit of dipping romaine lettuce in salt — “herbe salata” means “salted leaves ... palm are a vegetable derived from the palm tree ...

These biodiverse, nature-friendly hedgerows are naturally a little on the untamed side, as the plants need room to flower and ...

The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is well-loved for its beauty and the walnuts it grows. However, the roots of this tree ...

Have you noticed discoloration on your maple tree leaves this year? You aren't the only one. Here's what you should know ...

All tree leaves have an outer layer called the epidermis, which can also be used in the identification process. This leaf "skin" always has a waxy cover called the cuticle and varies in thickness.

Whether it was raising money for a new playground or talking with former vice president Al Gore about the effects of coal ash, David Hairston devoted his life to making Walnut Cove a better place ...