Monarda, Monarda fistulosa, often called wild bergamot or bee balm, is a native North American plant that is now found in gardens all over the world. Here in our area, groups of the plants can be seen ...

Lest anyone think gardeners lack adventure, let me contradict. On our second date, I took my future wife, Mary, to the college greenhouses and we transplanted seedlings. No one can say I didn't know ...

Annuals are great for filling in blank spaces and adding a pop of color to the garden. However, they’re not always known for their longevity. As is their nature, many annuals are short-lived with even ...

Sustainable gardening is a huge topic, so the best place to start is with what you really want to grow. Do you want to grow your own fruit trees? A vegetable garden? Herbs or flowers? Don’t worry.

Despite their widespread global use, medicinal and aromatic plants trade is not well-understood and managed. CITES provides ...

A cluster of home gardeners walked into a wild meadow on Mount Ashland in early July, following in the footsteps of native plant expert Suzie Savoie. Their goal: Low-maintenance landscape inspiration.