The staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina, previously Rhus hirta) is a common plant with a strikingly uncommon appearance. The young branches of the staghorn sumac are upright, with velvety red-brown hairs, ...

Imagine a tree that could usher in scores of birds, bees, and butterflies throughout the growing season, then quickly adorn your yard in incredible fall colors after summer winds down. The staghorn ...

When I announced to some friends that I was planning to establish a native sumac grove on my property, the first thing I heard was, “Why would you want to plant that trash tree on your property?” I ...

Many people have sumac bushes growing in their backyards. The hardy shrub is native to this region and easy to grow — maybe too easy. It can and will spread unless care is taken to remove the suckers ...

We are lucky to live in the northern hemisphere where, every autumn, falling temperatures and diminishing daylight hours magically transform green leaves to brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow.

Rosemary, wormwood, and lavender are all plants known to deter ticks around your home and garden. While it is always a good idea to incorporate key tips for keeping ticks out of your yard, it is ...

Nicole Zempel shows viewers staghorn sumac, a plant that is eye-catching in the fall. Nicole Zempel shows viewers how to harvest sumac berries in late summer and into fall by clipping the cone tops.

There are many responses to these longer days in the Northland. Some early migrants, mainly crows and eagles, are present. Owls call more often as their night hours get shorter. Birds at the feeder ...

When I lived in the mountains of western Adams County, it was a delightful 20-minute drive to the office each day, from a nature standpoint. The cloud formations were incredible, as were the sunrises.