If there is one leaf shape everyone knows, it’s the maple leaf. Botanically, it’s known as palmately lobed. Just the other day, I was ogling some Japanese maples at a nursery while lamenting how ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — If your lawn across D.C., Maryland, or Northern Virginia suddenly looks like it’s sprouting a mini forest—you’re not imagining things. Those little “helicopters” from last year ...

Registration with the Selective Service System has been mandatory for decades, however the US military draft will soon become an automatic registration process by the federal government for young men.

It might be a lot easier to do in Vermont, but you can make your very own maple syrup right here in the Pacific Northwest. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we dive into the world ...

NEWFOUNDLAND, Pa. — Bottles are getting filled with an elderberry maple syrup at Pocono Mountain Maple in Greene Township near Newfoundland. But before the sap is able to turn into syrup, it starts in ...

While it feels nice to get a streak of warm weather in the winter, unseasonable weather conditions can wreak havoc on some of your favorite plants. Most plants need a period of winter dormancy, a time ...

Question: During the recent warm spell, I saw someone tapping maple trees for syrup. Isn’t it too early? Answer: Tapping maple sap is ready when nature says so, and for some experienced “sugarbushers, ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. I’ve been trying to find a silver lining to ...

The group was scheduled to perform for the 250th Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia Friday. Poll: What is your favorite Cherry Festival event? We want to hear from our viewers for our ...

What do maple syrup and rubber have in common? They are both made from tree sap (kind of like tree blood)! However, only maple syrup is an edible sweet treat. Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with ...

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