The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.

Consider oaks — especially the northern red oak — Minnesota’s second act for leaf-peeping. After sumac and maples retire their fiery reds, oaks add scarlet, maroon and mahogany to the landscape.

Like the rest of the red/black oak group, the Northern Red Oak has multi-lobed leaves with bristle tips. This native tree, however, has a group of buds at the terminal end of the stem that are smooth, ...

Autumn is the perfect time to hike with kids and hunt for colorful leaves and unique acorns in Southeast Missouri’s diverse ...

It began as a whim. I was visiting the local feed and seed store in September when I noticed an elderly gentleman intently examining the rows and rows of seed packets on a large rack. My mission was ...

Oak, the genus Quercus, is bumped into, climbed up in, sat under and fed upon by many during fall hunting, hiking, firewood cutting and photographing sessions. Years ago, one author wrote that “White ...

Some of the last remaining leaves are the oaks along the Crooked Creek which change to an 'eye popping' red against the shoreline of the Crooked Creek.

Lettuce is a healthful, fast food option to grow in home gardens fall through spring. The leafy vegetable grows quickly, from planting to harvest, and is packed with vitamins A and C, iron, calcium ...