When the Bradford pear trees are in bloom in early spring, you pretty much can't miss them; you see the lovely white blossoms on trees everywhere - and you smell that not-nearly-so-lovely fishy odor ...

This month we have a guest column by Stephanie Mirocha, an artist and nature blogger who lives in Aitkin. Stephanie also leads tree treks in St. Paul’s Como Park. Answer: For me, identifying trees ...

A droplet is pictured on moss. Photo by Taylor Brennan When the long winter months come to its final days, we all desperately search for any signs that will bring a break from nature’s cold darkness.

One of the first signs of spring is the bloom of the redbud trees. The eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is native to much of the eastern United States and Canada. It hides inconspicuously in the ...

Spring is officially in full swing, and with it comes a mix of beauty and discomfort. One of the first things we look forward to each year is the vibrant return of flowers and trees blooming and ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — With April just a few days away, signs of spring are beginning to emerge despite the chilly temperatures that started of this week. The spring bloom signals the arrival of warmer ...

A sense of renewal is in the air in the Arnold Arboretum this time of year when the dark days of winter are behind us and signs of spring transform the landscape. Sprawling across 281 acres, this ...

My 98-year-old great aunt always says that spring is here when the mesquite trees start to bud and the bluebonnets bloom. That works fine in Texas where mesquite trees and bluebonnets are common, but ...