Trees communicate. They migrate. They protect. They heal. This year for Arbor Day this year we climbed into the NPR archives to find our favorite arboreal fiction, nonfiction and kids' books. Scroll ...

With the cost of avocados constantly rising, never mind the food miles accrued from shipping and the social issues surrounding avocado farming, the thought of growing your own guacamole base is ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Tree planting is widely promoted as a solution to challenges ranging from climate change to biodiversity loss, desertification, and more. One ...

With its huge heart-shaped leaves, showy spring flowers and long seed pods, the catalpa tree adds serious wow factor to any backyard. It makes a lovely shade tree for the middle of a lawn, but it can ...

NAMPA, Idaho — Are you looking for grow some fruit in your own back yard? KTVB Garden Master Jim Duthie has some tips on how to successfully do so. According to the National Gardening Association, 35 ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Paul DeJong has helped thousands of people make their homes and yards more peaceful and pleasant. Now retired, he’s sharing the knowledge he’s gained over those years. He’s ...