May 24 -- FRIDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Sea buckthorn leaves are rich in antioxidants and may help protect against liver damage, according to a study by researchers in India. The berries of the ...

A friend of mine recently bought a new house on a wooded lot. Turns out much of the "woods" is buckthorn. Buckthorn is an invasive species of shrub. Minnesotans have been battling two species of the ...

You might have noticed a dense hedge, large shrub or small tree in your yard. Does it have glossy, broad green leaves that open early in spring? It might be buckthorn, one of the most troublesome ...

Indian scientists have found that leaves of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) berries can help protect against liver disease. Sea buckthorn is well known for its cholesterol busting properties, but ...

WINONA, Minn. — LaVern Fritz is sure his farm, like so many other areas in Minnesota, has buckthorn. "I know it’s there," he said. Fritz attended a workshop hosted by University of Minnesota Extension ...

Buckthorn is becoming one of Minnesota’s most damaging invasive plants. If it is present in your woodland, it really becomes aggressive and invasive. I’ve even found it in my flower beds — no doubt ...

Collectively, Chicago region forest preserves, including those in Lake and Cook counties, spend more than $1 million annually to eradicate buckthorn and honeysuckle, two of the area’s most invasive ...

Q: Can you please explain how to distinguish common buckthorn (which is invasive) from alderleaf buckthorn (which I see is listed as a desirable native plant)? The Seek app can distinguish them but it ...

Dear Master Gardener: I’m looking for projects I can do during this weird snowless winter. Is this a good time to remove buckthorn? Answer: Yes, winter can be an excellent time to go after your ...

Buckthorn is a nasty plant that is taking over woodlands, wetlands, prairies and other natural habitats. You may have some growing in your own yard and not know it. Buckthorn was introduced to the ...