We love them all year round. However, the scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, juniper and clove traditionally fill the air during the ...

Fir trees typically keep their needles longer than pines. The needles have a strong Christmas tree aroma that makes front ...

Hemlocks are evergreen trees whose branches often droop a bit on the tree. The needles are short and flat with two white ...

Holly and ivy are the best-known winter evergreens, steeped in symbolism of everlasting life and fertility. They will last for weeks indoors. Both are common in woodlands and easy to grow at home.

Diwali is a time of connection, celebration, and thoughtful gifting. As the festive season evolves, our ways of celebrating and gifting are changing too. Moving beyond the usual sweets, dried fruits, ...

The drink we now know as gin was invented by a Dutch chemist, Sylvius de Bouve, sometime in the second half of the 16th century. His juniper spirit, called ‘genièvre’, was created as a medicinal cure ...

Q: While reading your column about trimming juniper bushes on Aug. 24, I thought about the three large junipers I have growing in my backyard. I believe they are home to a couple of hummingbird nests.

Many of us wildflower fans have said this summer has been the best wildflower season ever seen. The early season rains followed by very sunny and extra-warm temperatures resulted in remarkably tall ...

Like a lot of plants, juniper has been used for health purposes for a long time. People have used it as an anti-inflammatory and a diuretic. You can brew it as tea. You can take the powdered berries ...

While most of the gin world relies on the same European common juniper, biology professor turned botanical pioneer Molly Cummings sought out a “uniquely Texas” spirit. Her journey led her deep into ...

Colorado’s food scene offers more than just Rocky Mountain oysters and green chili. Hidden across the Centennial State are unique culinary treasures that locals cherish but visitors often miss. From ...