Readfield nativeDavid Harriman, co-owner of Dead Stream Alpaca and Maple Farm with his wife, Karen, runs an 1,800-tap maple operation, with 800 taps on 56 acres of his own land off Winthrop Road, and ...

Japanese maples are among the most beautiful trees for gardens, but experts say there's one essential winter task that can't ...

The Northeast produces the vast majority of U.S. maple syrup because of cold, freezing nights followed by warm, ...

To the Japanese, autumn – or aki - is a time for reflection and gratitude. Like spring blossoms, these revered koyo leaves ...

Paddle the river on St. Patrick’s Day, take a Wild Mile walking tour and go maple tree tapping this month in and around Chicago.

Consistent cold temperatures in winter will keep most plants in dormancy, but when temperatures are mild and fluctuate, ...

For some people, the sweetest time of the year is upon us — maple sugar season! Maple is the first major crop of the calendar year for our region, and signals the thawing of winter, promising that ...

A freshman seminar encourages students to behave differently in the world and feel more passionately about biodiversity.

Nearly a foot of snow has melted. The deep freeze that sent temperatures across the region plummeting to below zero has warmed to a balmy 55 degrees on a sunny February day. As Matt ...

From the Himalayas to East Asia’s misty mountains, these breathtaking Asian lakes offer more than scenic beauty. They promise peaceful boating, relaxed lakeside picnics and unforgettable views. If you ...