You may not readily see it, but healthy spurs on this year’s almond trees set the table for optimizing yields next year. And it could be a mistake to weigh in with a heavy hand when it comes to ...

It makes sense that dying trees have terminal bud scars. Sounds like an awful condition – my condolences. But the healthiest trees have them, too (terminal scars, not condolences). It’s a good thing, ...

A walk in the woods this time of year is different. It’s quiet and monochromatic. Other than the crunch of your shoes on frozen ground, there isn’t as much to see or hear as a forest in spring or ...