One of the simplest examples of how plants adapt to ensure that their species survives is found in pine cones. Evergreen trees that produce cones are called conifers. There are more than 600 species ...

All images courtesy of Two Kids and a Coupon Part of the fun of the holiday season is making gifts and decorations to use ourselves and to give to others. Pine cone crafts are a beautiful and natural ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're pining for a fall activity, these pine cone crafts are fun for kids and adults alike! Not only ...

The higher the pine cones, the harsher the winter. Have you ever heard this weather lore before? According to the lore, when trees sense a brutal winter coming, they grow their cones higher up. Why?

The pine cone was so huge that as I passed a garage sale near home, I could see it from the road. And I knew I had to have it. Best of all, this wasn’t really a sale, rather a large pile of items no ...

When I’m walking my dogs in the neighborhood and I come upon a pine cone on the sidewalk, I can’t help picking it up. Pine cones are considered gold in crafting currency. There are so many projects ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin DNR is requesting the public’s help in collecting red and white pine cones for its reforestation program. “The state nurseries will pay collectors to bring in these ...

Well, good luck with that! I'd recommend clippers if you really need one of these pine cones. Strong, stout clippers. Table mountain pine, Pinus pungens, seed cones, shown here from a mountain top in ...

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Make money this September by collecting a bushel of pine cones. One bushel will net you $75 and help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources plant trees in state forests. Starting Sept. 1, you ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — For the entire month of September, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering you a way to help the environment and add some cash to your wallet. All you have to do ...