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The Bay Area is entering a weak La Niña winter, which typically means a drier-than-average season. However, the National ...

Two lookalike trees may share your yard but only one's a menace. Learn how to spot the differences between an invasive species and a valuable native tree.

The next Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meeting will feature a winter tree identification presentation by botanist, teacher, ...

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New research shows that baobab tree flowers have adapted to meet the needs of either bats or moths, and without these ...

Running a family business comes with many benefits, but it presents several unique challenges as well. Here's what you need ...

Across 24 peaks and 240 miles through the Sierra Nevada, a UC Davis team searches for high-altitude Jeffrey pines to learn ...