The crisp air, the slow fade of summer flowers, and the delicious anticipation of cooler-weather crops – is there anything ...

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The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, Massachusetts might just be your ticket to paradise without the TSA pat-down. Let me tell you something about botanical gardens – they’re not ...

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Melinda Myers, a horticulturist and gardening expert, describes this ornamental grass as a compact version of the native ...

At this time of year, when the summer’s bounty of dahlias, zinnias, cosmos and roses have started to fade from memory, I find ...

We tend to think that fall is when the garden winds down, and spring is when the work begins. But there are several chores ...

Before you put away the spade and lock up the shed for the next few months, here are 10 things to do in the garden before ...

While I love gardening in eastern North Carolina for many reasons, there are a few favorite plants of mine that I wish were ...

Our November days are growing shorter, and if your preparation for the coming months in your garden and yard hasn’t already ...