The lights are dimming on this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The 11-ton Norway Spruce received a light dusting of snow on its final day before crews bring it down to be milled and ...

Sometimes, based on the light source you can get a golden hue to the snow. When the Sun is lower in the sky, it casts a golden light because of the scattered rays. That golden hue is reflected off the ...

A bitter cold spell, often caused by a dip in the polar vortex, may cause some gardeners to worry about their plants.

Black ice is one of the most dangerous parts of winter weather but what is it? It’s a thin, clear, layer of ice that ...

When the winter season is in full force, your yard and garden can look a bit bleak. Here's a tree that will provide visual interest all year long.

Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," ...

Another popular way to grow paperwhites is in shallow bowls filled with gravel or decorative stones, although any container ...

Researchers have found that the taller the Japanese black pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) along the coast, the deeper their roots penetrate the ground. Deeper roots make trees more resistant to damage ...

Days of snow, ice and frost have left gardens up and down the country covered in snow through this week - and with freezing ...

Walk Cautiously: Stay aware of where you are walking, especially in shaded or exposed areas. Take small steps to maintain balance. Watch for Shaded Areas: Cyclists should avoid riding in areas that ...

The WXII 12 First Warning Weather Team is monitoring the winter weather in central North Carolina, especially the Piedmont Triad. ►Get the latest forecast, here.

The first porcupine in a string of winter squatters and the first to enter right beside the doorstep to my home, this ...