Theodore Roosevelt didn’t want to deplete forests for the holiday. His children had other ideas. A Teddy Roosevelt Christmas-tree ornament at the White House in 2008. Photo: AFP/Getty Images By Thomas V. DiBacco Dec. 9, 2015 Theodore Roosevelt’s commitment to conservation is well known. Less well known was the 26th president’s ill-fated … Read more
Learn about trees from some well-known artists – If trees could sing My favorites: Annie Sellick & the Tulip Poplar Victor Wooten & the Black Walnut Amy Grant and Pecan Trees Kathy Mattea & the Southern Magnolia http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/tennessee/if-trees-could-sing/index.htm
Mature trees line the street in Park Estates in Long Beach. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) By Deborah Netburn July 23, 2015 Leafy, tree-lined streets aren’t just good for property values; they may also be good for your health, according to a new report. The study in the journal Scientific Reports also found that residents … Read more
September 02, 2015 Nell Greenfieldboyce An impala strikes a pose under a forest canopy in Zimbabwe. Morkel Erasmus/Getty Images/Gallo Images (if you would rather listen to the story you can go to: http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/09/02/436919052/tree-counter-is-astonished-by-how-many-trees-there-are?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150902 ) Here is a pop quiz: How many trees are on the planet? Most people have no idea. A new … Read more
Very interesting article below on making local tea. I know Yaupon grows wild throughout the Southeastern U.S. and varieties of the plant are even used in landscaping. The scientific name is Ilex vomitoria and you can find out more about this plant at http://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_ilvo.pdf . An interesting quote from this factsheet “ Native Americans in … Read more
Fairchild column: Geiger trees are tough but versatile A sprawling yellow Geiger. Kenneth Setzer – Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden By Kenneth Setzer Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Upon moving to the South, I remarked on some outstanding smallish trees with bright orange flowers. They are Geiger trees, I was told — orange Geigers. … Read more
Don’t trim your palms! Or at least don’t trim until the fronds are brown. A question that we are frequently asked is whether or not palms in the landscape should be trimmed. The answer in almost all cases is NO! There are several reasons why this is not a good practice. 1. Your palms have … Read more
7/16/2014 // By Dani Tinker This fallen log was found behind NWF’s headquarters building in Virginia. Photo by Avelino Maestas. I recently learned that dead trees provide vital habitat for more than 1,000 species of wildlife nationwide. The two most common types of dead wood you’ll find in your yard, along a trail or at a … Read more
