More and more gardeners are having to deal with shade in their yards from buildings and large trees. But shade doesn’t mean the end of gardening. Here’s some basics on shade gardening. Source: Connecticut Garden Journal: Throwing Shade | Connecticut Public Radio
When the Vikings first arrived in the ninth century, Iceland was covered in 25 to 40 percent forest. What happened? The landscape of Iceland has changed a lot in a thousand years. When the Vikings first arrived in the ninth century, the land was covered in 25 to 40 percent forest. Within a few centuries, […]
Do trees communicate with each other? Dr John Jackson, former CEO of the Royal Forestry Society, looks at the evidence. Source: Talking Trees – Woodland Trust
“In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move.” – Henry Rollins Source: In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move. – Henry Rollins – BrainyQuote
Plants are not “aware” of fire, but many species have developed adaptations to it. Source: Why the Forest Doesn’t Fear the Fire – The New York Times
What you thought you knew about this March 17 holiday may have been a bunch of blarney. You know you’re supposed to wear green and look for leprechauns and maybe eat some corned beef and cabbage. But how knowledgeable are you about St. Patrick’s Day? From saintly lore to parade trivia, here are seven little-known […]
Wow. It’s been a tough month for old trees. The 227-year-old Canadian hemlock, a gift from New York Gov. George Clinton, was planted by the president at Mount Vernon in 1791. Source: Tree likely planted by George Washington felled by recent storm | MNN – Mother Nature Network
Anyone who has lived around trees is all too familiar with the dreaded “crack” that often follows a major snowstorm. Spring storms can be devastating as the heavy, wet snow can prove to be too much for some trees […] Source: Caring for Your Trees After a Heavy Snowfall • Arbor Day Blog
The winning trees from 13 countries are now vying for the big prize: European Tree of the Year 2018. Source: 13 of Europe’s most fascinating trees : TreeHugger
Good news, urbanites! New research suggests that you don’t have to leave the city to reap some of the benefits of being in nature. Source: Nature boosts your mental health, and you don’t even have to leave the city to reap the benefits
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