The separation of art and science is a human construct that allows us to try to comprehend the complexity of our world. A big part of the joy of the garden, though, is the idea that these two ...

The ground freezes in the winter in colder climates and trees can’t draw water through their roots anymore. The cutin helps prevent water loss during winter, which allows the tree to survive ...

The ground freezes in the winter in colder climates and trees can’t draw water through their roots anymore. The cutin helps prevent water loss during winter, which allows the tree to survive ...

As we head into the fall and winter months, we need to give a little thought to our fruit trees. Fortunately, there’s not a lot of do. Janet Caprille, Contra Costa County Farm Advisor, offered ...

Snow and winter rain may not be enough to keep trees hydrated during the colder months. Many types of garden plants need ...

The rush at Krueger's Christmas Trees had a Black Friday type feel but the crowds didn't show up for door buster deals or big savings. "We consider this our "green Friday,";" Deb Krueger, of ...

Step 3 - Reduce Watering: Lastly, he recommends watering only when the top few inches of soil are dry, as overwatering can lead to root rot in winter. So if you have olive trees growing in your ...

“No winter halt in below-ground wood growth of four angiosperm deciduous tree species” Nature Ecology and Evolution January 2025) that tracked growth in four species (over 300 trees) and found ...

Richard Shimell’s book, Trees in Winter, ... When the inclination for so many is to stay indoors, he’s out drawing inspiration for his detailed and beautiful lino-cut prints of winter trees.

In her 1919 poem, “Winter Branches,” poet Margaret Widdemer must have felt the same way. “The stripped tree boughs comfort me, drawn clear against the sky,” she wrote.

Jessica Chmura stands near the tree decorated by her and the Seton Creative Crusaders Art Class, which took third place at the Case-Barlow Farm Winter Wonderland contest. They earned $250 toward ...