Salvation Army gives behind-the-scenes look at the Angel Tree process

For the past month, community members have been taking tags from Angel Trees, buying gifts and returning them to help make ...

What Gardeners Should Be Doing in January to Make Spring Easier

January can feel like a quiet pause for your garden, but there’s actually a lot you can do right now to set yourself up for a ...

Set Along Michigan's Picturesque Lakeshore Is A Hidden Gem With Wooded Trails, Local Wine, And Festivals

Experience the best of Michigan in this waterfront town that highlights lush orchards, leafy vineyards, and an extensive ...
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How to propagate fruit trees for an endless supply of apples, lemons, and more

Propagating fruit trees lets you grow more delicious fruit at home, but each method needs the right timing and care. Different trees and techniques—like cuttings, grafting, budding, and air ...

12 plants you should prune in winter (and 6 you shouldn’t)

The first winter I got brave with pruning, I “tidied up” a lilac on a sunny January afternoon. Come spring, the shrub was ...

History grows on apple trees in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

More than 30 apple trees persist on The Purchase at the national park. They're more than 125 years old, and their DNA is ...
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Lost apples of the Smokies: Rediscovering the park’s apple harvest heritage

Growing up in Swain County, Nathan Dee Greene ate a lot of apples. The family had several trees of their own, but every fall, they bought bushels from the nearby orchard on Laurel Branch, across the ...
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This National Park Is Famous for Its Namesake Trees—and Some of the Best Stargazing in the U.S.

Here's everything you need to know before visiting Joshua Tree National Park in California, including the top things to do, places to stay, and more.