The recent heavy snow and Arctic temperatures have me thinking about how gardens react to winter conditions. Can too much snow harm or help my plants? What steps can I take to ensure my trees and ...

For the first time in almost two weeks the rhododendron leaves have unfurled. When the temperature gets really cold, they curl up to preserve moisture so they don’t desiccate, or dry out. Curled up ...

Have you heard of an ig? It’s a snow house without a loo. Besides making traditional Eskimo houses, snow plays a vital role in winter survival of trees, shrubs and perennial flowers in northern ...

A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation.

A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation.