May, and June are the months when we frequently see both native and non-native forbs begin to grow and start to flower in ...

Defined by its sweet, slightly spicy scent, Garden phlox ( Phlox paniculata) is a favorite among pollinators. It produces ...

Perennials can be the backbone of your garden because they come back every year. Learn how and when you should plant ...

The entomologist urges everyone to make their yard more ecofriendly by planting plants that provide food for insects.

Peas are a little contrary in that they actually prefer the colder weather, so southern gardeners should act fast to get pea ...

Hibiscuses are best planted in late spring or early summer when the weather is warm and settled. Hibiscuses planted early in ...

These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath and ...

New Hampshire’s 18 miles of coastline might be modest (it’s the shortest of any coastal state), but what it lacks in length, it delivers tenfold in seafood that will make you question every fancy ...

This is a great time of year to be outside working in the garden, though the weather can prove challenging at times — the last couple of rainy Sundays have definitely impacted my ability to do ...

The ice storm and long periods of freezing temperatures in January made this a hard winter for some of the tropical plants in ...

Perennials that thrive in the shade and bloom all summer long are the ultimate gifts from nature. Here are shade-loving ...

Here are seven pick-your-own flower farms in Massachusetts to visit this spring. Each spring, Cider Hill Farm hosts Tulip Fest, a multi-weekend festival that celebrates the arrival of spring with ...