In Appalachia, spring doesn’t just arrive — it creeps in slowly, teasing warm days before pulling back with a late frost.

Imagine a backyard of trees with breathtaking pink flowers blooming each year. With these easy-to-grow tree varieties, it's ...

Cut down a callery pear tree on your Boone County property and get a native tree in return.The Boone County Extension Office ...

Flame thrower redbud (Cercis canadensis Flame Thrower 'NC2016-2') is an unrivaled beauty. Every leaf sets out on a unique journey, sprouting as purple, successively aging into reds and bronze until it ...

The Tri-State’s TRUSTED news source. Click here to stay informed and subscribe to Herald-Dispatch. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. In Appalachia ...