April is the month to plant herbs -- in pots, in raised beds, in designated herb gardens -- and, like spring itself, these aromatic jewels speak to the promise of...
There is an inherent clash between the gardener who lovingly raises flowers and the florist who wants to cut them for the vase. Often, they are the same person.
Chicago Botanic Garden recently released the results of an evaluation of lavender varieties. Top finding? 24 or 40 varieties tested can survive the coldest winters if planted properly.
The National Audubon Society is launching an online guide to selecting native plants of particular value to birds, either directly as shelter or food, or indirectly in attracting insect larvae...