Fielding Questions: Clematis vine, bark cracks on maple, ... 10 years old. I cut it back in the fall to a height of about 6 inches and cover the base with dried leaves during winter.

Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring on Groundhog Day this year. I hope he is wrong. I hope for more winter and a nice long maple sugaring season-lots of freezing nights and warmish days.

It’s been a pretty great winter, but we’re transitioning into a new time of year that’s much beloved: maple syrup season. Maple producers are rooting for a strong harvest. Adam Wild, who ...