North America’s ancient bald cypress forests have told scientists about history’s legendary droughts and wet periods. Now they’re warning us about the future.
In the name of fighting climate change, countries and companies have often invested in failed mass tree plantings or monocultures of commercial, nonnative species that hurt biodiversity. While the latter might grow quickly, they sequester only half as much carbon over time, Crowthe...
This tree species is an intermediate species between Balsam Fir and Fraser Fir and incorporates some of the best qualities of each. Canaan has a medium green color, nice fragrance, and the best needle retention of the species we grow. It is native to the Canaan Valley of West Virginia and ...
Key lime pie originated in the Florida Keys and has become the state's signature treat. The pale yellow filling is made from key limes and condensed milk, and the crust is typically graham cracker.Legendhas it that the pie was invented in Key West in the 1890s by a local cook who comb...
Sweet potato pieis the tasty signature dish of North Carolina, which happens to grow more sweet potatoes than any other state. The dessert is often compared to pumpkin pie, but sweet potato pie is lighter and less creamy, and fans would argue it is far superior. ...
Sweet potato pieis the tasty signature dish of North Carolina, which happens to grow more sweet potatoes than any other state. The dessert is often compared to pumpkin pie, but sweet potato pie is lighter and less creamy, and fans would argue it is far superior. ...
Freestone peaches have flesh that falls away easily from the pit when the peach is eaten or sliced. They are the peach most commonly grown in the home garden and many improved varieties are now available. Freestone peaches are also commonly used for baking due to the ease of processing. ...
The avenues, monuments and gardens in the park surrounding Sanssouci Palace, a sprawling green oasis in the heart of the German city of Potsdam and a UNESCO world heritage site, look as magnificent as ever. July 29 Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy an...
The Jack pine has orange-red-brown bark, branches that begin to descend at the ends and yellow-green needles that come in bunches of two. This species tends to grow asymmetrically, and with each growing differently, they have no distinct shape. Natives use the Jack pine for its hard, heav...
Some species turn brown during the winter. Plant trees that are hardy in your zone and keep them well-watered. Plant in a location protected from fierce winter winds. Do cedar trees grow fast? The Eastern Red Cedar (which is actually a green tree!) grows at a medium rate, according to...