There have been many calls this month to the Duval County Extension Office describing a very unusual pattern of shallow pencil sized holes mysteriously appearing on the trunks of trees all over the ...

We love our birds, but some of them can test our patience. One of those that can test our ability to live and let live is the yellow-bellied sapsucker. Yes, that is its real name. If you’ve seen one, ...

Over the last few weeks, I have seen several trees in south Marion County that were declining quickly, and likely dying with no recourse available. These trees often start with branches showing ...

Q: We cut back our pine trees and sap dripped everywhere. It is now dry and staining the deck. Any suggestions? A: Sap from trees — pines or others — is a real problem on decks, especially after it ...

My selection of a writing topic is not always an easy thing. Sometimes I sit down to the keyboard and find myself completely stuck. I haven’t had an idea all week and at the last minute, I still find ...

On a recent episode of Jeopardy, the correct question to an answer was, “What’s a yellow-bellied sapsucker?” My ears perked up because I notice when birds get favorable attention on national TV. And ...

"How is gum made?" a participant in the Libertyville Parks Teen Travelers bike camp asked. The story of gum is not all sweet and snappy. Chewing gum goes way back - about 2,000 years. People through ...