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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 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 […]
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 […]
August 9, 2023

How to Create an Ecologically Responsible Garden That’s Also Beautiful

Having an ecologically responsible landscape doesn’t mean you need to get rid of your favorite plants: “It’s about letting things in.” If you want to gauge […]
July 12, 2023

How to Plant a Miniature Succulent and Alpine Garden

They may not be the showiest thing on the patio, but these miniature landscapes inevitably take center stage: “It’s about being in Lilliputian land.” If you […]
June 7, 2023

Why Meditation Is an Important Part of Gardening

In the last volume of his memoir trilogy, Marc Hamer explains why a garden is not just a place of work — it’s also a place […]
May 31, 2023

How to Coexist With The Animals in Your Garden

There’s a multicultural world outdoors — and even the gentlest gardeners often disrupt it. Here’s how to avoid that. Spring unfolds each year in color, yes, […]