What do turkey corn, swamp lousewort, American skunk cabbage, and sneezeweed (gesundheit) have in common? Besides having ...

Perhaps this is the year to think about more native plants. I admit that sounds a little dull when you know the garden ...

Discover why planting native plants in your yard, no matter how small, is crucial for supporting wildlife, pollinators, and the health of ecosystems.

If you live in a dry climate, growing flowering plants can be challenging. Rain doesn't come often, and the rate of evaporation can often be higher in these regions compared to others. As a result, ...

The Eastern United States (U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones 3 through 7) only has one native hummingbird, the ruby-throated. They need a lot of food to power those busy wings — ...

Native plants — plants that are indigenous to a particular region — do wonders for local wildlife, supporting insects, birds and other creatures with food and shelter. As gardening season ramps up ...

From saving water to supporting pollinators, native plants offer practical benefits for Yakima Valley gardeners ready to ...

Attention, anyone who thinks native blooms are brilliant in the wild — or our yards — but don’t work in bouquets. Boy, are we wrong. This isn’t an invitation to trample wildflower fields to pick ...

Since moving back to Maine, I have had a fixation on one of the foundation plantings that came with the house. Unfortunately, I can be judgmental and snobby about what I perceive to be suburban ...