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 ...

Flu cases are rising sharply across New York, with significantly more cases reported this season compared to the same period last year. Cold weather does not directly cause illness but creates ...

Tessa McWatt begins her new book, The Snag, on “the last day of the hottest year in recorded history”. In the previous two years, the Guyanese-born author has moved her elderly mother, who has ...

As the cold weather is expected to continue for southeastern Wisconsin, and you make sure that ice scraper is in your car, also remember that a couple key items should stay out of the car until warmer ...

Extreme cold can damage items like electronics, aerosol cans, and musical instruments. Canned liquids, such as soda and beer, can expand and burst when frozen. It is recommended to keep your car's gas ...

Despite the wintry weather this week, peach trees in the Grand Valley should be relatively safe from freezing damage to the woody tissues of the trees, according to Colorado State University Research ...

A veritable forest of trees cropped up at Ventura's Figueroa Plaza Dec. 5. Dozens of volunteers took part in building the cone-shaped trees of canned goods for Food Share's 14th Annual CAN-Tree Food ...

Here are 5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruits. Consider planting a quince tree (Cydonia bologna). The quince is a pome fruit, sharing that classification with apple and pear, and its pulp ...

Chilly fingers and toes are generally nothing to worry about, but they can sometimes indicate a more serious condition. Ask Well Chilly fingers and toes are generally nothing to worry about, but they ...