From the temptation of holiday food to the danger of decorations, there are plenty of potential risks for your pets during ...

Readers share some of the sweet stories behind the beloved holiday houseplant that can live for up to 100 years and often ...

Santa himself is a cheery guy, decked in a bright red, loose fitting, flowing Ermine cloak with white frills. When in ermine cloak , chanting through a face, with cheerful ruddy cheeks, and with white ...

But it is not just Christmas tree growers who are concerned — recent polling shows ... Crop and livestock production, ...

With the festive season now upon us my focus for December’s article moves indoors. Since Pagan times, we traditionally bring greenery into our homes at the darkest time of the year to give us hope of ...

M ost people have heard that Christmas is literally the “Christ Mass” of the Christian church, and that Santa Claus takes his ...

The U.S. reported its first severe human case of bird flu on Wednesday in a Louisiana resident who is hospitalized in ...

This story was authored by Eric Larson. When first introduced to the United States in 1825, poinsettias or Euphorbia pulcherrima were named “Painted Leaf” and “Mexican Fire Plant.” In 1822, Joel ...

The effects of climate change have put stress on Christmas tree production in the United States. Some farmers are turning to genetics to adapt.

Learn about common causes, signs of distress, and preventive measures to keep your Christmas tree healthy throughout the ...

Lastrapes received a shipment of 200 Christmas trees—one of their smallest in recent years. Keeping the trees fresh from the time they arrive until they are sold is no small task.

The enormous success included residents placing traps and reporting sightings, as well as researchers tracking a live hornet ...