The leeches aren't too discriminating ... like the spiky-leaved plant at right, or any trees for that matter. That rash on Mark's left arm? From a toxic tree resin. Oh, and keep an eye out ...

Have you ever heard of the pawpaw tree or its fruit? No? Well, same, until today. The pawpaw tree is native to Ohio and is in fact extremely common, according to the Ohio Department of Natural ...

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We show you how to get started. The most commonly planted fruit trees are apple trees but you don't always have to follow convention. Pear, plum, fig and medlar trees can also produce good results.

The American persimmon tree’s scientific name, Diospyros virginiana, is loosely interpreted “divine fruit” or “fruit of the gods” of Virginia. If you have tasted a ripe persimmon on a crisp fall day, ...

Having fruit trees in your backyard can be a marvelous experience. During the first signs of spring, the glorious blossoms can bring vibrant beauty and color to your outdoor space. Or, in the ...

Pawpaw trees grow best in sunny, moist areas with rich, well-drained soil. If you're foraging for pawpaw fruit, the banks of ...

Free-standing fruit trees or bush trees, such as those grown in an orchard should be pruned when they're dormant, in winter. Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be ...

Insects buzz in nose and ears, and if you stop long enough to look around, you’ll see an army of land leeches ... fruit to his nesting family. Helmeted hornbills regurgitate and defecate tree ...

This also applies to frost-damaged leaves on tender perennials (especially citrus). The outer leaves, even if they’re black ...

Leeches are a type of parasitic worm. Leech therapy involves applying leeches to a wound to increase circulation, improve blood flow, and promote healing. Its practice has varied over time, but it ...

It's hard to believe, but there are plenty of people out there who own fruit trees and never harvest the fruit. And, sadly, Rhode Island law prohibits the rest of us from helping ourselves before ...