Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This 2009 image provided by Bugwood.org shows two Amelanchier canadensis Canadian serviceberry trees. (Richard Webb/Bugwood.org ...

Serviceberry, or amelanchier, is a deciduous, spring-flowering tree or shrub that offers year-round interest in the form of profuse spring blossom, edible berries, and bright fall foliage. It also ...

Serviceberries are a relative of roses with a somewhat morbid history. This pretty native tree begins to bloom around the time the ground thaws—the same time it was possible to start digging graves in ...

The Pennsylvania native serviceberry has many names depending on the region. In some locations, it is known as the Shadbush, Juneberry, or even Sugarplum, to name a few.Serviceberry trees can grow to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It wasn't much, but on Wednesday of this past week it sure was nice to wake up to some morning rain and mild temperatures. The ...

In the tension between ecology and economics lies an uncomfortable truth: while both words share a root in "eco" (from the Greek oikos, meaning home), our modern economies often seem to overlook the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

I planted a small serviceberry tree in my yard this spring, but it never really took off. The leaves are pale and yellowing, and they dropped early. Do you know what would cause this? There are ...

You might be pleasantly surprised at how many birds will flock to a little garden when the right mix of trees, shrubs, and flowers are planted. For our feathered visitors, having a variety of plants ...

Brooklyn Bridge Park‘s new Serviceberry trees are bursting with yummy, edible berries – but so far they’re a well-kept secret. After the special bunch of bushes scattered throughout Pier 1 debuted ...

Winters were brutal throughout most of New England inf Colonial America. It snowed a lot, often into spring, and there were no radiators (or antibiotics). Many settlers didn’t survive the season, but ...