Squirrels are everywhere, scampering through parks, backyards, and forests with their characteristic agility and charm. But these seemingly ordinary creatures are anything but. Beneath their fluffy ...

Q: Is there any way that I can prevent the squirrels from raiding my avocado tree? What’s the sense in trying to grow anything if the squirrels take all? A: Ground squirrels are the bane of every ...

You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s auditioning for Mission: Impossible? Yeah. Same. Squirrels are basically fluffy ...

The Western gray squirrel is the largest tree squirrel in the state. It’s being threatened by wildfires and habitat fragmentation. Courtesy of Jennifer Becar with the Washington Department of Fish and ...

Some see squirrels as adorable, bushy-tailed creatures that run in circles around tree trunks before they finally race up trees to the safety of the branches above to enjoy a snack while taking in the ...

In response to a recent column on fruit trees, Mike Davison, who gardens in Toluca Lake, emailed as follows: “I would love to plant a few fruit trees and have in the past (peach, apple, avocado) but ...