When temperatures drop suddenly, trapped water can freeze and expand, splitting trunks with a gunshot-like sound During the recent cold spell in the northern US, meteorologists issued warnings about ...

Bitterly cold arctic air has blanketed parts of the United States over the last week, with some areas getting snow and subzero temperatures. Along with the cold weather comes a natural event called ...

If you've dreamed of having your own nut trees but thought it was impossible due to your colder climate, there's good news. While many commercially grown nuts, such as almonds, macadamia nuts, ...

While National Arbor Day is always in April, many Floridians do not know that Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in January. In 2026, that date is Friday, January 16th. This early date is perfect ...

It’s the time of year when discarded evergreens pile up at transfer stations across New Hampshire. But in Durham, one town’s trash is another goat’s treasure. Julie Kelley, a member of the town’s ...

There are two types of people in this world: those who buy pre-cut Christmas trees and those who insist on cutting their own. Years ago, my wife and I — in a fit of romantic optimism — decided to be ...

A PBR event highlight clip showcasing rider Alex Cerqueira's successful and high-scoring 8-second ride aboard the bull named Wingnut, earning him $86.85$ points. Trump officials restrict top ratings ...

Christmas trees—and conifers in general—have made some surprising cameos throughout U.S. history, author Trent Preszler reveals in his book Evergreen ’Tis the season for conifers—whether they are ...

Usually around August or September, Floriana owner James Branda starts receiving text messages about what the theme of the restaurant’s annual Christmas tree will be. Branda and Dito Sevilla agonize ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! A few moms in Ocean City, New Jersey, were sitting at the town skatepark, watching ...

The tradition of using evergreen trees and plants for winter celebrations predates Christianity. Ancient cultures like the Romans, Egyptians, and Celts used evergreens to symbolize life and the ...