It’s hard to miss all the red berries of fall, even against the colorful foliage of the season. But not all of the attractive ruby-colored fruit is safe for us to eat. The birds might take advantage ...

The nandina bush, also known as heavenly bamboo, has bright red berries in the winter which are toxic when consumed by many birds in the Pacific Northwest. (Jerry W. Davis) It can be fun to try new ...

There’s a plant that’s not native to North Carolina, but it’s responsible for the deaths of hundreds of birds in the state each year. Nandina domestica, commonly referred to as Heavenly Bamboo, is ...

As we think of the approaching holidays, decorating with red and green in our homes comes to mind. And what is better than decorating with plants with red berries from our yards? Before you start, ...