Key Points Start by providing food, including fruiting shrubs, and birdseed in feeders or on the ground.Give bird feeders protection from predators; planting shrubs and dense hedges gives them places ...

Pollinator gardens aren't limited to flowers and herbs. One native tree offers seasonal blooms, backyard benefits, and an added reward once it's established.

The story of Trinity Road unfolded over the past five years and is fundamentally a story of fire resilience and succession of the surrounding forest. The garden was designed and the project considered ...

Friday Evening Dance in the Park: North Olmsted Senior Center is holding its inaugural Friday Evening Dance in the Park from 5 to 7 p.m. May 15 at the Community Cabin. “Anyone over the age of 55 is ...

Witch hazel is an astringent made from the leaves and bark of Hamamelis virginiana that contains anti-inflammatory compounds like tannins and gallic acid. These may help reduce inflammation and soothe ...

When planting a fruit tree, most gardeners think of purchasing an Anna apple, August Pride peach, Mission fig or Santa Rosa plum. An overlooked fruit tree is the Fuyu persimmon. Its orange fruit ...

Two years ago, I wrote a column about American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) to spread awareness about the lesser-known tree – especially as an option for Bloomington-Normal area home orchardists.

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Hikers and other rural foragers welcome fall as a time of the year when persimmons are plentiful. The key to a successful wildcrafting experience, however, is making sure the persimmons gathered are ...