My husband asks what I plan to do with my placenta. It is spring, and we have been unexpectedly gifted some elk meat. He removes all the contents of our freezer to make room for portions of another ...

The Brothers Grimm would not have a bestseller on their hands if they tried to publish a collection of their stories in this sensitive era. Abuse, murder, cannibalism? In a children’s story? Well, we ...

This time of year, national forests in Colorado open up portions of the land for harvesting Christmas trees. But one conservation group in southern Colorado is encouraging something a little different ...

Old-growth juniper trees are a symbol of the American West. Their ancient and gnarled trunks and branches twist into haunting shapes immortalized in photos by Ansel Adams. East of Bend, in the Oregon ...

Plant a juniper by your doorstep. Any witches who want to do you harm will be forced to stop and count all the tiny leaves before entering. The hope is they will become so frustrated that they will ...

While most of the gin world relies on the same European common juniper, biology professor turned botanical pioneer Molly Cummings sought out a “uniquely Texas” spirit. Her journey led her deep into ...

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On Durango’s South Side this January, a juniper tree came crashing down from its great height one morning, splitting into three main sections across the yard. Longtime resident Andrea Dalla awoke to ...

Jim the Juniper tree is a beloved character in the neighborhood. The creative force behind Jim, Emily Fay, first ...

There are few trees so universally beloved as the conifer. In winter, they’re a classic, enchanting image as their branches droop with snow. In summer, they provide much-needed shade — and shelter for ...