Sometimes I wonder if the Biblical plagues of ancient Egypt have lingered in one form or another. Blooms of toxic algae, which occasionally turn water a blood-red color, are on the increase. Gnats and ...

Black Locust Cafe’s funky little storefront at 829 E. Washington Ave. serves as the entry point to Robinia Courtyard — which includes plant-based restaurant Jardin and craft pub MadisonTap — and is a ...

Black locust trees might not be the most obvious invaders in your yard, but their stealthy nature makes them worth identifying. A native of the Appalachian and Ozark regions, black locusts have spread ...

I was planning to plant some black locust seedlings on our property, but I now understand it has some problems. Do you recommend this tree? I am very fond of the black locust tree (Robinia ...

This week in Missouri’s woods, a native, thorny, locust tree displays clusters of fragrant white flowers. The black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) grows in dry or rocky upland woods, along streams, and ...

Black locust is a member of the legume family; it can “fix nitrogen” in the soil. It is native to the Appalachian Mountains, from Pennsylvania to Alabama. However, in the last century, it has spread ...

I have received several inquiries from readers about the many roadside trees turning brown this summer. The question is usually, “What is killing all of those trees?” The trees in question are likely ...

I recently received an email from a private landowner: I had a question for you about Black Locust and the Indiana’s Most Unwanted website. I saw Black Locust is listed on there even though another ...

Black locust, common locust or false acacia robina (Robinia pseudoacacia/ Robinier faux-acacia) is a non-native deciduous tree that originates in the United States but has spread to and been ...

In some areas of the state, black locust trees have taken on a brown color. This is due to activity of locust leafminer, which results in trees that appear scorched. The adults feed on lower leaf ...

Black locust trees bloom in May and June, emitting a fragrant aroma and signaling seasonal changes. Often considered a nuisance species, black locusts play an important role in colonizing disturbed ...