If you want to attract birds to your yard, these fruit and berry trees are sure to do it. Find out more about them, including ...

Southern red cedar trees come in either male or female plants. Female plants will produce small, deep blue round berries. Birds love the berries and will also nest in the tree.

Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at [email protected].

As the advent season begins, I will be hanging greenery. Holly and ivy have been mainstays of British Advent and Christmas decorations since at least the 15th and 16th centuries. I am fortunate to ...