Colorado Blue Spruce or Picea pungens is one of the most popular evergreens throughout our area. But is its natural habitat in Colorado? Blue Spruce is found in Colorado and in southwest range of ...

A: I think I threw this caller to the radio show for a loop when my answer was, “you know, I’m having trouble thinking of something”. Thankfully, after hearing me falter, other listeners stepped up ...

Elgin is accepting nominations for its 2025 holiday tree that will be displayed in DuPage Court. The tree must be 30 to 40 feet tall, in good health, located within 30 miles of Elgin, and preferably ...

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I'll tell you a little secret if you promise not to laugh. Before I studied horticulture I didn't know the difference among evergreens, spruce, pines or conifers. Before you skip today's column ...