Being an avid outdoorsperson and having had a career working outdoors almost every day, I have encountered several poisonous plants growing in our geographic region. Unfortunately for me, my job required me to deal with these hazards from time [...]

“Botany for Arborists” is a compilation of revised articles that had been written for and published by Western Arborist Magazine. Cover photo courtesy of the author. I would recommend “Botany for Arborists” for all professional arborists wishing to [...]

Purcell’s latest book covers all relevant aspects of arboriculture based on current research and best practices, says reviewer Steven Pregler. As readers of TCI Magazine, we should all recognize the name Lindsey Purcell. Among the many articles he [...]

Pictures of browning needles and adelgids did not tell the full story. In early April 2023, I received a call from a Partners in Planting program board member I had served with. He was wondering if I would [...]

In a recent article I read, an 18-year-old was killed by a falling tree while cleaning up storm damage. How tragic! Injuries and death can happen to anyone. They happen to homeowners and professionals alike. We read about them [...]