Foragers and farmers see native-grown hickory nut oil as a sustainable alternative to environmentally harmful imports.

It’s the time of year when discarded evergreens pile up at transfer stations across New Hampshire. But in Durham, one town’s trash is another goat’s treasure. Julie Kelley, a member of the town’s ...

What if New England trees could produce a culinary oil on par with olive oil? What if they already do – except practically no one knows it? Local producers and foresters are working to put homegrown ...

A few years ago one of my readers asked me about a particular nut and leaf. I took a close look at the pictures and saw a slightly pear-shaped nut that had a skin that reminded me of pecans. The ...

Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Q • I have some hickory nuts that I picked up from some neighbor’s tree. How do I plant ...