Chances are your neighborhood squirrels are to blame. "Tree squirrels have the instinct to bury and cache food for later use," says Robert Pierce, PhD, associate professor and state extension ...

“Asian pears are ready to pick and eat as soon as their skin is no longer green and has changed to shades of brown, russet, or gold,” says Ervin. “The fruit will still be firm when picked and will ...

You’ve done it—you planted your fruit trees, nurtured them through spring blossoms, and watched them proudly bear fruit ...

The process by which trees co-ordinate their efforts across hundreds of miles on what are known as ‘mast years’ is quite an ...

This past year we saw a couple major storm that tore through the area damaging or completely uprooting numerous trees. By ...

I sheltered my cat Laney indoors in her early years, but lately I’ve been letting her spend a little time outside. I’ve always had cats about. When I was a kid, we got our first feline when my father ...

Whether you're taking your furry friend on a walk or planning to add some new trees or shrubs to your landscape, you'll want ...

This backyard fruit tree blooms and produces nuts all while providing shade and beauty to your yard despite extreme ...

Autumn is a fantastic time for a sunrise walk. As the day slowly begins, the crisp air, glowing golden leaves and the gently lifting mist over fields and paths create a moment of calm reflection that ...

Conservationists have reintroduced 19 pine martens to secret locations in Exmoor National Park. Pine martens have been ...

From spicy sprays to clever deterrents, here’s how to keep Halloween pumpkins looking festive—and free from squirrel-sized bite marks—all season long.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Fall’s arrival in North Carolina means sightings of the Northern Cardinal, American Goldfinch and Carolina Chickadee may become more ...