They're a classic winter sight — but can you tell different types of conifer trees apart? Here's what distinguishes fir, pine ...

There are many reasons why I enjoy writing this column. Most people who know me think the No. 1 reason is seeing my picture in the paper and the glamour that goes with it. There are many reasons why I ...

Red cedar is a misnomer, for Juniperus virginiana is, in fact, a juniper as its Latin name suggests, not a cedar (Cedrus), and it belongs to the Cypress family. The name cedar is commonly applied to ...

Junipers are tough plants that can be found growing across the world, including in some of the most desolate areas. There are about 40 species of juniper, 13 of which are native to North America. In ...