Pine needles are high in vitamins and minerals, particularly Vitamin C. The early Americans and Indians used pine needle tea throughout the winter to maintain strength, and taught settlers how to use ...

“What can we do with all our thinned pine? It’s got no value!” I’ve heard this many times over the years from fellow mountain dwellers and land managers in the U.S. West, where we are clearing trees ...

Whether you're enjoying the fresh air on a stroll through the park or lounging in the shade away from the sun, you may not ...

You’ve worked your way through the leftover ham, mashed potatoes, green beans and pie — but have you considered eating your Christmas tree? Between 25 million and 30 million real Christmas trees are ...

The scent of pine and sticky sap waft through the house. A Douglas fir stands tall in the living room, adorned with shiny ornaments and shimmering lights. Almost nothing is as synonymous with holiday ...

When a Seattle resident recently asked a tree care company to assess some tall, old growth trees in her yard, she was told they were potentially dangerous and would all need to be removed. Devastated ...

Maine’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program gives monthly benefits to low-income families and individuals. Once approved for SNAP, the state’s Department of Health and Human Services will send ...

HERMON, Maine (WABI) - The cold weather couldn’t keep a crowd of local people from going out to support a camp for children and adults with special needs. Saturday marked the 50th Annual Dysart’s ...