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.

My recent column “Ag teacher leaves long legacy” about the late Jack Whirry from Montello, Wisconsin, inspired a flurry of ...

Parliamentarians likely will get a chance later this year to debate whether to adopt a livestock brand as an official ...

Parliamentarians likely will get a chance later this year to debate whether to adopt a livestock brand as an official national symbol.

PORTER — Visitors to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore on Saturday got a firsthand look at both the old and the new at Maple Sugar Time at Chellberg Farm.

When it comes to plants, a lot of great advice has been passed down through generations, but some gardening myths have ...

Negwegon State Park near Harrisville is Michigan’s best-kept secret – a pristine paradise where Lake Huron’s crystal waters ...

Discover the best vintage treasures in Vermont this year and learn which antiques are worth skipping to make every find count ...

In heavily affected areas, up to 30% of beech trees are killed within seven years of contracting beech leaf disease.

For whatever reason, my office has seen an explosion of homeowners bringing in branches covered in cottony maple scale. I ...

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If you want a green lawn, water frequently during periods of heat and drought stress. Irrigate a quarter inch four to six ...