Q. Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? This phenomenon is called “alternate year bearing” and is very ...

The late-summer fruits can easily become overripe - but following these storage tips could make all the difference.

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but who has only to enjoy the company of the Nutcracker and the chance to watch the Sugar Plum Fairy’s festival of dancing. In Toronto last week the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo picked the ...

In its ongoing effort to support the health and diversity of its tree habitat, the University of Iowa will plant a Miyawaki forest on the west side of campus on Arbor Day. Named for its innovative ...

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Remember that feeling when you’d shake your piggy bank, count out a handful of coins, and sprint to the corner store with visions of sugar plums (or more likely, chocolate bars) dancing in your head?