It’s back... mountain cedar has returned to the pollen count for the first time this season, thanks to breezy north winds. From now through Valentine’s Day, thousands of us who are allergic to cedar ...

American holly is an iconic plant associated with winter holiday festivities. Following are questions I have received about ...

Here in New England, the pine bark beetle also seems to be causing more tree deaths than previously, and ecologists have ...

A few branches of holly, with or without the colorful berries, will add a festive touch to your holiday decorations ...

Berry-producing shrubs also invite colorful songbirds into the garden and provide a vital source of high-energy food to ...

If you’ve been sneezing nonstop or waking up with watery eyes and a stuffy nose, it may not be a winter cold. North Texas has entered the early stages of cedar fever season, that time of year when ...

Plan now for Austin allergy caused by amorous trees that want to spread their pollen everywhere, causing itchy eyes, runny noses and scratchy throats.

The cedar season has officially started in Central Texas. It’s a time to b extra aware of weather changes that can cause the ...

Big flocks of birds tend to draw in other birds, including any lost waifs from elsewhere. Sometimes just looking out the window can reveal a rare bird in your yard.

White undersides on a gray squirrel have an evolutionary purpose, but all-white squirrels go on acting the same as gray ones ...

Every piece of the natural world is important, playing a role in supporting other pieces and keeping the whole shebang stable and resilient. But some species seem to do more than their share. A good ...

It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to ...