The squiggly trunks and branches of Black Locust stand out in the winter landscape. Photos by Katie Finch Leaves are probably the most common feature used to identify trees. But in winter, when so ...

Hannah looks at why trees come in such a range of different shapes – even within the same species growing in the same garden. Natural form Some species are naturally variable in form. If you want ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaves are the food factories of the tree. Powered by sunlight, the green ...

This Christmas tree popsicle stick craft is one of those holiday crafts that hits the sweet spot. It’s festive without being fussy, structured without being rigid, and colorful enough to feel special ...