Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at krohman@duluthnews.com. A ...

When it comes to choosing the right plants for your landscaping, it's important to consider both visual appeal and functionality. With the Chinese hazelnut tree (Corylus fargesii), you can enjoy ample ...

American witch-hazel, also called common witch-hazel, is a native plant in our area that surprises us by blooming in late fall into December. Yellow witch-hazel flowers are often spotted out in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Seeking out shrubs and trees to plant in your backyard for a bird-friendly winter habitat? It feels so good to support birds in ...

The American hazelnut tree is one of the first plants in Southeast Missouri to flower each year. This spindly tree is more like a tall bush. It doesn't grow very tall, and it often forms a small ...

Seeking out shrubs and trees to plant in your backyard for a bird-friendly winter habitat? It feels so good to support birds in frigid weather when you know they're struggling to find food and shelter ...