Gardens and Gardening

July 30, 2024

How to Garden in an Unfamiliar Climate

There are some important things to know about dealing with stressed plants. For starters, don’t prune them — and don’t fertilize, either. Maybe some of this […]
July 10, 2024

Amy Tan’s ‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’ Takes a Novel Approach to Bird-Watching

In her most recent book, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” the best-selling author revels in a newfound preoccupation with birds — and drawing. To them, she isn’t […]
June 29, 2024

Can Gardens Be Goth?

Black flowers, spiky branches, poisonous plants — gorgeous, ghastly gardens are sprouting up across the country. Chloe Hurst dons a black veil to keep the bugs […]
June 5, 2024

Your Chance to Snoop: It’s ‘Open Days’ Season in the Garden

This year, more than 360 private gardens across the country are opening to visitors. Don’t miss your chance to learn from some of the best. I […]
May 21, 2024

Spring Means It’s Time to Plant Edinburgh’s Floral Clock

David Dorward was a young boy when he first visited the Floral Clock, a combination of horology and horticulture initially installed in 1903 on a south-facing […]
April 24, 2024

New York Botanical Garden Creates a ‘Wonderland’ Adventure

This article is part of our Museums special section about how institutions are striving to offer their visitors more to see, do and feel. Rabbits appear […]
March 9, 2024

A Panorama of Design Products

A look at design-world events, products and people. This article is part of our Design special section about innovative surfaces in architecture, interiors and products. An […]
October 4, 2023

What Kind of Year Has It Been for Gardeners? An Aggravating One.

From spongy moth caterpillars to torrential rains, this garden season has been plagued by one challenge after another. The linen closet did not hold nearly enough […]
September 20, 2023

Ross Gay Offers a Joyful Approach to Gardening in His New Book

In ‘The Book of (More) Delights,’ Ross Gay offers a joyful approach to gardening, with gratitude even for the dandelions. Yes, please. I’ll have another dose […]
August 30, 2023

Understanding Seeds and the Pandemic Seed Shortage

When one gardener realized there was no seed available to order, she panicked and then began asking questions. Her new book offers some answers. When the […]