Q: I'm trying to identify the tree in the photo. I've been told that the nuts are not edible. Can you help? - Scott Bundy. A: The tree in the photo is black walnut, Juglans nigra, and it's a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Black walnut trees, which are both native to and common in Northeast Ohio, have a divisive reputation. If you are looking to plant a new tree in a sunny spot with wet soil, black ...

This year has produced a bumper crop of black walnuts in the region. Despite being a nuisance to some, black walnuts are harvested for use in baking, sold for profit, and used as deer bait. The ...

Most people think of Black Walnut trees as an asset, even if they don’t take the trouble to gather the plentiful nut harvest under them. Walnut is a prized hardwood traditionally used for gun stocks ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! A chance of frost is in the forecast as the growing season winds its way down. Many gardeners perform a fall cleanup and plant a cover crop such as winter ...

The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is well-loved for its beauty and the walnuts it grows. However, the roots of this tree produce juglone, a chemical released in the soil surrounding the tree that ...

Your black walnut (Juglans nigra) is a valuable shade tree but if it overhangs your garden, the juglone concentrated in the roots, buds, and nut hulls acts as a “natural herbicide,” eliminating ...

On a recent sunny day between rain storms, I finally managed to go on a long-awaited field trip. The journey was just as rewarding as the destination. In the course of his work, native plant ecologist ...

Planting the right type of tree can possibly make your home look more attractive and is among the key landscaping tips to affordably boost your property value over time. You might also reap other key ...