Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

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I dread September, but not as much as October. I'm wary of November too, but really cringe when December rolls around. That's because a honey locust - 60 feet of thorns, tiny leaves and foul ...

In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee gives tips on how to identify two species – honey locust and bur oak – from just the markings and scarring on leafless twigs.

It seems fall has come early, but not necessarily because of the temperature. Leaves are collecting over storm sewer grates, in garages and along the roadside. They’re stressed out. In some cases, ...

Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a deciduous and thorny legume tree that is aggressive and fast-growing. The tree’s bark is grayish-brown and furrowed with long, scaly ridges. Honey locusts ...