By Jenna P. Jones, Trussville Tree Commission The process of autumn leaves changing colors is called senescene. And here to explain that beautiful mystery is a publication from the Alabama F... Read more
By Jean Cox, Executive Director Friends of Pinchgut Creek, Former member of Trussville’s Tree Commission Commentary When I was a child as soon as the school bus dropped me off, I couldn’t wa... Read more
By Jean Cox, VP of Friends of Pinchgut Creek Commentary Fruit trees make lovely additions to our suburban landscapes, and if the right varieties are chosen, they are typically low maintenanc... Read more
By Jenna P. Jones, Trussville Tree Commission Magnolia is a very large genus of trees. Different species of magnolias will sport their blooms in north and central Alabama from late February... Read more
By Jean Cox, Executive Director Friends of Pinchgut Creek Commentary Oh, I love Spring! I get so excited when the daffodils, sweet violets, and dandelions bring the first little burst of hap... Read more
By Jean Cox, VP of Friends of Pinchgut Creek Commentary Trussville is home to many beautiful natural treasures including acres of beautiful forest in our parks and recreation complex. If you... Read more
By Katie Wiswall, ISA TRAQ & Certified Arborist, Urban & Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator, Alabama Forestry Commission Crape murder is not a thing. Murder results in death,... Read more
By Jean Cox, VP of Friends of Pinchgut Creek Commentary Like typical travelers, I enjoy beautiful vistas, trying new foods, and taking cool pictures. But my absolute favorite thing to do on... Read more
By Jenna Jones, Trussville Tree Commission June is National Pollinator Month and the beginning of summer! National Pollinator Week, recognized June 19 – June 23 this year, was unanimously a... Read more
Tree Talk: Walking Among the Forest Like Thoreau
By David and Anita Dobbs, Guest Contributors Trussville Tree Commission Commentary Last summer, as we traveled through the Boston area on our way to Newfoundland, we visited former students.... Read more