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Easter is celebrated in the springtime for what seems an obvious reason, as dormant plants are beginning to awaken and the ...

Native bees and honeybees are struggling in many places. Learn how to help the bees, butterflies and more beneficial bugs ...

Pye weed (Eupatorium fistulosum or Eutrochium fistulosum) grows 8 feet tall or more, adding architectural interest and ...

Advertisement It’s weeded, but it still looks wild (in a good way ... And even welcome plants in my garden, like Black-Eyed Susan and Blue Wood Aster, self-sow readily each season.

Vermont native bees are a very different creature than the honey bee (Apis mellifera) and, some biologists point out, ...

The rose grape is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on trees but does not draw nutrients from those trees as parasitic plants ... The aster has a star-shaped bloom. The Queen of Philippines is a large ...

Calling all home gardeners and eco enthusiasts! Lend a hand this spring: Assist Wabanaki tribes and scientists fighting to ...

These late-blooming plants native to North America help feed butterflies — especially monarchs-— at a crucial point.

Permaculture garden designer, Pippa Chapman, shares her top tips for making a mini forest garden, from making the most of the ...

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Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...