Now that the weather is cooling, you might notice that some of the plants we encounter look nothing like their mid-summer ...

Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...

Although Japanese spirea is a beautiful shrub, it is considered invasive in many U.S. states. Here are some beautiful, native ...

Water trees, shrubs, lawns, and perennials during prolonged dry fall and winter periods to prevent root damage.

Want to grow Bleeding Heart? Here's everything you need to know about growing these unique heart-shaped dangling flowers.

If you are looking for a flowering perennial that blooms during fall and winter in the shade and has a clumping growth habit, ...

This month I want to highlight a late-blooming perennial ... find a suitable space and plant two or three plants. They will fill in and in the fall will reward you with flower stalks with a ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

Twice a year, I hike a favorite trail in Oregon’s Cascade Range. I have done this for over 20 years, timing my hikes for ...