Evergreens are the foundation of any well-designed garden, providing structure, texture and interest at all times of year. There are a handful of evergreens that not only look good but also have ...

LET’S FACE IT: Many homes in Western Washington are short on sunlight. I’m not just talking about rain clouds; I’m talking about mature stands of Western red cedar and Douglas fir, towering above ...

Woman in the garden with freshly harvested herbs - VH-studio/Shutterstock There are multiple reasons to scour around the local nurseries for ground covers. Some you can plant to help choke out ...

In the northern region of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five mountain ranges and 350 days of sunshine, lies Tucson where native edible plants grow. The saguaro, barrel and nopal cacti are staples ...

Fresh fruit is a great source of nutrients, fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor. Eating it can lead to better health. However, it can take 7 to 10 years after planting fruit trees to get to a ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Tree planting is widely promoted as a solution to challenges ranging from climate change to biodiversity loss, desertification, and more. One ...

The world of fruit is far more expansive and exciting — not to mention flavorful — than the dozen or so varieties on offer at your local supermarket would suggest. Ever try a translucent white ...

Martha Stewart and Byron Martin with the Ponderosa Lemon Tree at Logee's Greenhouse in Danielson, Connecticut. Edible Houseplants, by Laurelynn Martin and Byron Martin, gives advice on how to grow ...

If you want to be a true outdoorsman or woman, and a true survivor, you’ve got to become a plant person. I know, I know—it’s not as cool to walk around with your nose in a book as it is to sling lead ...