I have always considered rubs, those white scars on the forest’s saplings, a mystery in the world of the whitetail buck. At least in my mind, we call sign made by deer "ground scrapes," including the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sumac is a spice that has been gaining wider visibility over the past couple of decades. It's long been very popular in Mediterranean and ...

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 ...

What’s that red in the woods? Sumac, most likely. “It’s a harbinger,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic Manager at The Morton Arboretum. “When you see those first scarlet sumac leaves, you know autumn ...

Are the grape vine’s tendrils those of a parasite or bounteous provider? Is the Canada goose an embodiment of nature’s wild spirit or a despoiler of parks and golf courses? It all depends on your ...

Welcome to ID That Tree! In this episode, Purdue Extension Forester Lenny Farlee introduces us to a widespread native shrub called smooth sumac. Found in open fields, roadsides and woodland edges ...

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 ...

I didn't know who was more surprised, the large pileated woodpecker as I aimed my telephoto camera lens from out the car window at it, or me as the often skittish woodpecker kept on feeding on the ...

APPALACHIAN INTERPRETATION: Ryan Milt, owner of Asheville Wild Foods, uses sumac berries to make a local version of Middle Eastern za’atar spice, which he sells along with other products at the West ...

Sumac is a spice made from the dried and powdered fruit of the sumac tree. It has an acidic tang reminiscent of lemon or vinegar, and is often used in Middle Eastern cuisine to flavor salads and meat.

Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Tree of the Week showcases some of the biggest and most beautiful trees in the GTA, as ...