Christmas trees are grown as a farm crop. It takes several growing seasons before a Christmas tree is ready to harvest.

A rare fossil plant reveals how early plants moved water and food, helping to explain the secrets of tree growth.

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Trees are the most spectacular plants in the garden. And since they grow so slowly, it is imperative that we treat them with utmost respect. That means pruning their limbs and branches correctly.

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Aram von Benedikt and his son took part in one of the oldest American traditions there is: muzzleloading for deer with a ...

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The etymology of mistletoe — a plant with small, oval evergreen leaves and waxy white berries — may strike some as repugnant.

Charlie Brown would love this Christmas tree. In Chandler, Ariz., the city celebrates the holidays by gathering around a giant creation made entirely of tumbleweeds — and they’re darn pleased with it.

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