Prunus avium ‘Bing’ These sweet cherries originated as the fruit of a wild tree species near the Black Sea. As their popularity grew, they quickly found their way to the tables of Greeks, Romans and Chinese. By the 1600s settlers were bringing this fruit with them to America. A nurseryman by the name of Henderson Lewelling established an orchard and the first nursery in the Northwest, with more than 18,000 fruit trees and some 60 varieties. He earned a reputation…
Do you think you have what it takes to pass this junior arborist test? Take the test to find out. Do you still need practice? Read these fast facts on tree history, biology, and…
One of the most common culprits for browsing on trees are deer. They love nibbling on fruits and nuts and have no shame leaving their mark. Tree guards, repellants, and fences can be great…
While birds are a joy to watch and listen to all year long, it is particularly during the long winter months when their bright and cheerful presence is even more appreciated. Following an especially…
September marks National Honey Month. Did you know there are more than 300 honey varieties? Did you also know there’s a phenomenon happening around the world where the bees are disappearing? If we don’t…
You’ve probably heard more buzz about bees than usual lately—from unexplained deaths en masse to faltering fruit crops in their absence. One thing you’ve probably learned is that bees are important (if not essential)…