Inconsistent data may be hurting conservation efforts for these endangered plants, known for attracting visitors to their ...

The fickleness of April is well-known. So much of spring, and gardening, seems to be holding one’s breath: frosts, varmints, ...

Karen Daubmann with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society has a roundup of the not-to-be-missed spring flowerings around ...

Get the jump on the growing season this year with these pretty early spring flowers that just can’t wait for warm weather. Because these perennial flowers, trees and shrubs are the first to unfurl ...

A climate in which science, art, and culture flourished in the Golden Age of Islam and the conditions that foretold the Age’s ...

Slugs can wreak havoc on your garden, with these pests known to feed on a variety of plants, from seedlings to leaves.

Alan highlights that hellebores are rarely ever eaten by slugs, suggesting that they may, in fact, be toxic to the pests. He ...

The Westford Flower Club kicked off the season with a wonderful presentation, “Colors in the garden,” given by Dennis James, ...

Incomplete data results in reduced genetic diversity and contributes to population decline. Commonly known as the “corpse ...

Mother Nature is unpredictable and extreme weather can take its toll on plants. Discover rugged perennials and shrubs that stand up to the worst weather without sacrificing style. Learn how to use ...

From Boston's Public Garden to Darmouth's Parsons Reserve, here are the Massachusetts gardens with flowers in bloom this ...

Roses pair beautifully with a wide range of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vines. Some rose companions provide contrasting ...