Hickory trees are one of the most important hardwood trees in North America. Hickory isn't one single type of tree; it's a variety of species within the Carya genus. There are about 12 species that ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. PARIS — Join Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District on Wednesday, ...

My friend Steve Fagin appreciates all that nature has to offer. Perhaps you're familiar with his column and blog, "The Great Outdoors," in which he chronicles his escapades. I always enjoy it when our ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're planning a landscape refresh this year, why not add a little bit of deliciousness by planting a few nut trees? Not only will your ...

If you're looking to add some trees to your yard, and you want something different, why not plant a nut tree? Many people don't realize that Western New York is a good area for growing nuts. Nut trees ...

A volunteer hickory is growing in my backyard. No human planted it. Likely a squirrelly did the delightful deed. The rodent buried it where sun-loving prairie plants were growing, which means as the ...

I was walking the trails at York Land Trusts’ Hilton Farm last week. There is a beautiful spot there where the sun glints off the river and floods the woods with light. On that particular day the sun ...

COLUMBUS — Don and Marilyn Niedermair share a love for Wisconsin hickory nuts, so much so that they named their residence outside Columbus “Hickory Glen.” “My wife and I picked hickory nuts in the ...