The most cold-hardy member of theMagnoliagenus, the cucumber tree, is native to the eastern United States. It grows in the Southeast, amongother magnolias, but it will also survive in the Mid-Atlantic and parts of New England. When spring arrives, the trees producelarge yellow flowers that...
Advancing phenology is one of the most visible effects of climate change on plant communities, and has been especially pronounced in temperature-limited tundra ecosystems. However, phenological responses have been shown to differ greatly between species, with some species shifting phenology more than oth...
On rotten February days like these we need to keep reminding ourselves that spring will come when it comes and not a moment sooner and by taking in the beauty all around us in nature and what we can make ourselves helps so much to keep us/me sane and looking forward to next thing to ...
You will notice that sun and shade patterns change during the day. The western side of a house may even be shady due to shadows cast by large trees or a structure from an adjacent property. If you have just bought a new home or just beginning to garden in your older home, take time...