Apple picking is a fun, festive, seasonal tradition that can be made even better if you know what to do. Use these tips from ...

Apple trees bring a bounty of benefits to your yard - to say nothing of the fruit itself! Even better, in some places, fall ...

Sap is the 'blood' of a tree, helping to move nutrients from the roots to the limbs. Some sap is not unusual, but excessive amounts may mean trouble. Learn what it means when you notice a lot of sap, ...

The colder months mean dormancy for most fruit trees, but with these steps, you can prepare them for cold snaps so they can ...

As the vibrant colors of summer and autumn fade from our gardens, it’s easy to assume that all outdoor life has gone dormant.

Leaves can be used as a mulch for trees, shrubs, and flowers. This regulates soil temperature and moisture while suppressing ...

Fall is a good time to repair bare spots in the lawn. Learn what steps you need to take to fix bare spots before winter ...

A: Leaves make a wonderful compost that can improve soil structure, fertilize, and increase microbial activity of beneficial soil organisms. Care should be taken when adding leaves affected by fungal ...

Fall fruits bake into some of the tastiest muffins. Whether I’m using plums, pears or the fresh apples in this week’s recipe, I keep the sugar and the melted butter or oil to a minimum by folding in ...

New Orleans chefs at Commander's Palace, Meril, Mawi Tortillas, Chicken's Kitchen and Lagniappe Bakehouse told Gambit about ...

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we discuss the pros and cons of raking fall leaves; learn something new about ...

Step back in time to see the Indiana dinner table rules from the 1960s that would leave modern families both amused and ...