There are few trees so universally beloved as the conifer. In winter, they’re a classic, enchanting image as their branches droop with snow. In summer, they provide much-needed shade — and shelter for ...

In much of the country, much of the landscape goes barren from fall through spring. Evergreens are typically the workhorse plants that carry us through. But not all evergreens are created equal. A ...

It’s often easy to make assumptions about living things, but nature has a way of showing us that there are always exceptions ...

Female (left) and male spruce cones at the Arnold Arboretum. It's a more common sight to see separate male and female cones like this. (Courtesy William "Ned" Friedman) Every spring the conifer trees ...

The pine cone was so huge that as I passed a garage sale near home, I could see it from the road. And I knew I had to have it. Best of all, this wasn’t really a sale, rather a large pile of items no ...

Residents and visitors who'd like to help grow Minnesota forests can start this winter by collecting black spruce cones and ...

One activity I enjoy while standing next to a conifer is to rub my fingers across the needles, inhale the fragrance, and ...

Look up the next time you pass a pine tree in Michiana — chances are it's loaded with cones. Conditions this season are ripe for an abundance of these woody reproductive organs of pine trees, and they ...

With fall just around the corner, we can begin to witness the trees just starting to put on their fall color display. That means many of us will begin talking about how our favorite pigskin team ...

Learn how to make the cutest pine cone Christmas trees, a fun holiday craft idea for kids! This is a great family activity ...