A new study from researchers at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and the Kunming Institute of Botany (KIB) could help improve predictions of climate change by revealing the hidden role of bark in ...

Turning wood into art is what I do best! Watch as I create unique, handcrafted pieces full of character and detail. In this video I turn a piece of Birch Burl into a natural edge bowl. I usually try ...

This is the last in a series of articles featuring topics covered in Linda Chalker-Scott’s book, “The Informed Gardener.” All of her science-based information was initially intended for the use of ...

Bill McGroarty has his tape measure ready. He’s just waiting for a chance to use it. McGroarty, Brookline’s Veterans Services Director, has plenty on his plate helping local veterans get jobs and ...

It might be time to let your deck, fences and pergolas “bark” just a bit.

The most basic thing you need to know about choosing the right wood for making barbecue is: don’t use pine (or, really, any other coniferous tree). Hardwoods are what you seek, but which ones? You ...

In a recent column, I proposed mulches composed of living plants as an environmentally-friendly alternative for suppressing weeds, enhancing garden plant growth and nurturing the soil. I suspect, ...