Extolling the virtues of “Gro-Low” Sumac — Rhus aromatica — may raise the eyebrows of gardeners familiar with sumac. Rest assured this is definitely not the extremely invasive Midwest variety ...

When I lived in the mountains of western Adams County, it was a delightful 20-minute drive to the office each day, from a nature standpoint. The cloud formations were incredible, as were the sunrises.

There are many responses to these longer days in the Northland. Some early migrants, mainly crows and eagles, are present. Owls call more often as their night hours get shorter. Birds at the feeder ...