Whatever paradise means to you, it can't be a destination where nothing ever changes. Growth and improvement are baked into our very conception of perfection, and so it is with any garden paradise. If ...

Creating a garden that welcomes wildlife is a wonderful way to bring nature closer to your home. Whether you have a large ...

“Grow Your Own Natural Garden: Taking Inspiration from Nature” by Carol Klein, with photography by Jonathan Buckley, Octopus Publishing, $34.99. “Growing the Northeast Garden” is the perfect book for ...

Science is showing how immersion in nature can speed healing and act as an antidote for many ailments. Last year I participated in a nature walk. I was able to stop and take a different look at the ...

Gardeners have their fingers on the pulse of the planet. Every time we pull a weed by hand rather than douse it with chemicals, we’ve chosen health over a poisonous quick fix. When we plant a native ...

Last week I was invited to give a talk on trends in horticulture. Which styles are “trending” and which are passé? Time was, the assignment would have been a no-brainer. A few of you may remember, for ...

It seems that mothers can always tell when their children are telling a fib. Maybe it’s the child’s mannerisms, their eyes, or the sound of their voice when a child is not being honest and forthcoming ...