Otherwise, it's totally nontoxic. Most bay leaves on the market today come from the bay laurel tree, which is native to the Mediterranean. One reason for the leaves' bad reputation may have something ...

A UC Berkeley-led citizen science project has discovered at least four outbreaks of a new, potentially more aggressive form ...

From now through the end of December is the time of year to inspect your trees for Sudden Oak Death. The mold pathogen that causes Sudden Oak Death, phytophthora ramorum, is most active during wet ...

May these plants and their histories be reminders to pay attention to current situations, near and far, and to be wary of ...

Many popular herbs are annual plants that survive just one season. Others are perennials, which live and are productive for ...

The arrest came after officials placed fire bans across the state after it saw more than 100 brush fires over a week span ...

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), a cousin of the magnolia, is absolutely stunning in spring when it’s fragrant, tulip-shaped flowers bloom, and just as beautiful in fall when its leaves ...

Legacy Records, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, released Willie Nelson’s anticipated new studio album, “Last Leaf on the Tree,” on Friday. His 76th solo studio album and ...

Dreys are up in the trees all year long; however, they're hidden by leaves in the warmer months when everything is alive and in bloom. According to the Massachusetts Audubon Society, those dreys ...