Q: I'm trying to identify the tree in the photo. I've been told that the nuts are not edible. Can you help? - Scott Bundy. A: The tree in the photo is black walnut, Juglans nigra, and it's a ...

If you want to be a true outdoorsman or woman, and a true survivor, you’ve got to become a plant person. I know, I know—it’s not as cool to walk around with your nose in a book as it is to sling lead ...

Every species of tree has unique characteristics, from its bark to its leaves, that you can use as clues to identify it—without using the internet. Beyond using this knowledge as a party trick to ...

Most people think of Black Walnut trees as an asset, even if they don’t take the trouble to gather the plentiful nut harvest under them. Walnut is a prized hardwood traditionally used for gun stocks ...

Eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra) is one of the most beloved native trees in the Midwest. Its nuts are eaten by both people and wildlife, and its wood is a favorite for making high-quality ...

A black walnut tree is easy to grow from a nut. But to grow and produce nuts takes eight to 10 years. Squirrels help bury more walnuts on the property. Most are buried in the shade, which is a poor ...

A walk in the woods this time of year is different. It’s quiet and monochromatic. Other than the crunch of your shoes on frozen ground, there isn’t as much to see or hear as a forest in spring or ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Black walnut trees, which are both native to and common in Northeast Ohio, have a divisive reputation. If you are looking to plant a new tree in a sunny spot with wet soil, black ...

There are quite a few black walnut trees growing throughout Union and Baker counties. Not as many as there are in the Midwest, but still a significant amount. They are attractive trees. My neighbors ...

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