Ever wondered how long it takes for a Christmas tree to go from a tiny seedling to the star of your holiday celebrations? Imagine this: You’re snuggled up by the fire and admiring that perfectly ...

SO, TROY, HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT GROWING YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE IN YOUR YARD? NO, I CAN’T SAY, BUT IT CAN ACTUALLY BE A GREAT LONG TERME PROJECT FOR YOUR FAMILY. YEAH, I MIGHT GET STARTED NOW.

For the past couple years, my kids have helped to renew an ancient ceremony. We go out to a small Christmas tree farm and wander until a particular tree calls. We pray, make an offering of incense and ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

You can plant an olive pit and grow an olive tree either indoors or outside. Use an olive pit from an organic tree, rather than from a jar of olives you got at the store. Be patient! It can take years ...