Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one ...

Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern North America. It also ...

When it comes down to it, L.A.’s palm trees are like the lilies of the field, glorious to behold but neither toiling nor spinning, many of them sucking down water and providing barely enough shade to ...

California’s history as told through its private, public and vernacular landscapes is explored in a book “California Eden: ...

If pollen allergies have you desperately seeking relief, here are some tips to pick out the best air purifier for your needs, ...

Learn a stranger’s name and that person becomes an acquaintance. Discover more about them, and there’s an opportunity for ...

Pop-rock band Bleachers and its front man, Jack Antonoff, are very famously from the Garden State, but Dallas-born saxophonist Evan Smith provides the group with some Texas soul.

Why You Should Offer Peanuts to Birds Peanuts are like a secret weapon for people who love feeding birds. Your feathered ...

With the winter months fully upon us, using a local energy source like wood can be a great way to supplement heating your ...

I have been shocked, while driving around the Island recently, to see scarred landscapes, large parcels that have been totally cleared of trees for one purpose or another. Reading that clear-cutting ...

Late fall and winter are the best times for planting trees. This allows the tree’s roots to grow and the tree to begin ...

It’s no secret that owls are a hot topic in the bird world. These birds of prey are fascinating, unique and rarely seen due to their nocturnal tendencies. Owls aren’t clamoring for a spot at feeders ...