In order to grow properly, trees need an adequate period of warmth during their growing seasons; otherwise, the cell walls [… ...

Provided you're in a warm-enough climate, it will tolerate extreme heat, drought, and poor soil, all while remaining a lovely shade of blue-green all year round. Don't choose shore juniper if you ...

Blue growth rings in woody plant stems indicate years when cells failed to lignify properly due to summers that were too cold ...

Scientists studying tree rings in northern Norway have linked ‘blue’ rings, caused by cold summers, to volcanic eruptions ...

Volcanic eruptions and cold summers leave lasting marks in the wood of northern trees, unlocking the secrets of past climate extremes.

In Norway, scientists have found blue rings in trees that hint at how volcanic eruptions disrupted growth throughout history.

I work well with people for whom the medicalized model of "care" and emphasis on pharmaceuticals does not resonate. Having been both patient and provider throughout my life, I do not identify as ...

This guide is produced in partnership with Blue Peter. Juniper Mae: Knight of Tykotech City, written and illustrated by Sarah Soh, is the fourth title in the Blue Peter Book Club. The book is ...