Tucked away in the woods of West Tisbury, the Polly Hill Arboretum has served as a not-so-secret garden since 1958.

Nearly two months after a string of northeasters battered the Island, environmental groups are still cleaning up thousands of downed trees.

Eastern red cedar is a familiar Island tree.

When it comes to Christmas trees, Oak Bluffs landscaper Mark Crossland might be the Martha’s Vineyard champion of good cheer. Each year he and his employees create a handsome light display in Ocean Park.

A historic pagoda tree will soon find a new home on South Summer street in Edgartown.

“How could you not be hopeful if you’ve got a tree around?”