The emerald ash borer has been detected in Portland, Oregon, and the Oregon Department of Forestry is urging residents to protect their trees from the invasive beetle, which has killed over 100 ...

Before Big Red, Hubba Bubba, Juicy Fruit and the Cubs’ friendly confines, William Wrigley Jr. was a teen hustling soap in Philadelphia. By 1891, he arrived in Chicago with $32, a young family and a ...

Rose water vs witch hazel: learn which natural toner is better for hydration, oil control, and glowing skin in your daily skincare routine. Toners have experienced a significant transformation in ...

This sounds to me like your witch hazels have galls. Insect and mite galls are common on trees and shrubs throughout the Chicago area and are generally nothing to be concerned about. Leaf galls rarely ...

Witch hazel is a natural remedy that has been used for centuries to treat various ailments. It has gained popularity in recent years as a safe and effective alternative to traditional medication for ...

You're working in your garden, pulling weeds and making sure everything looks pretty. A few hours later, while admiring your garden, you start to feel an itch on your arm and notice some red bumps. At ...

Visit the Witch Hazel Trail in Connecticut and discover a beautiful, water-filled hike steeped in local folklore. Witch hazel is a plant and not a myth. It’s also not used for witchcraft, despite its ...

As temperatures rise, many people may start to spend more time outdoors. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say it is important to be able to identify, avoid and treat reactions from ...

It is a medicine which has been used for centuries, and is still available at drugstores today. Know what it is? Let’s take a look at its history. Like many early medicines, this one is extracted from ...

Grown for: Showy, fragrant flowers that provide colorful winter interest Foliage: Gray-green leaves that turn yellow-orange in cool weather Cultivars to try: Common witch hazel blooms in fall; Chinese ...

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Adam Schneider is an assistant professor of biology at UW-La Crosse. He’s teaching a plant taxonomy course to help students identify plants they may see in their daily lives.