A 70-year-old Grand Rapids man admits to stealing thousands of black spruce tree tops from the Chippewa National Forest. Joseph Edminster entered a guilty plea Friday to one count of theft of ...

Residents and visitors who'd like to help grow Minnesota forests can start this winter by collecting black spruce cones and ...

To most people, the natural colors that define winter are the dull white of snow and drab brown of "snirt." But those who long for a touch of Mother Nature's vibrance need not fret. With very little ...

Blue spruce (Picea pungens f. glauca), also called Colorado blue spruce, is a beautiful tree with blue-gray needles. Being colorful and relatively drought tolerant, it’s a favorite of many homeowners ...

A potentially devastating disease epidemic is attacking our region's most common evergreen trees. Colorado, Black Hills and Norway spruce have long been planted in yards and shelterbelts. Most of the ...