Flowers and Plants

May 11, 2022

Gardening Shouldn’t Be Painful. Here’s How to Avoid Common Injuries.

“GardenFit,” a new public television series, shows that gardeners need as much attention as their plants. If you want to garden smarter, you can invest in […]
April 27, 2022

Where to Find Comfort in a World of Invasive Headlines?

In times of turmoil and loss, treasured nature books can offer solace and guidance. Here are a few favorites. I am tired. Most days, it is […]
April 27, 2022

Where to Find Comfort in a World of Invasive Headlines?

In times of turmoil and loss, treasured nature books can offer solace and guidance. Here are a few favorites. I am tired. Most days, it is […]
April 16, 2022

The Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Dead

Mike Rimland, the “plant hunter” for Costa Farms, one of the largest houseplant growers in North America, was touring a tiny nursery in Southeast Asia about […]
April 16, 2022

The Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Dead

Mike Rimland, the “plant hunter” for Costa Farms, one of the largest houseplant growers in North America, was touring a tiny nursery in Southeast Asia about […]
April 6, 2022

Why ‘Birding With a Purpose’ Is What You Should Do This Spring

Every 20 years, New York collects vital information about birds. And gardeners have an important role to play. I am chasing weeds, crawling around in the […]
March 25, 2022

The First (and Last) Time She Didn’t Come Home

My sister and I searched for clues in our mother’s desk — and in her life — for why she left us and this world. While […]
March 16, 2022

Why Gardening Offers a ‘Psychological Lifeline’ in Times of Crisis

According to the English psychiatrist Sue Stuart-Smith, it was no accident that we had a run on seeds at the beginning of the pandemic. We sow […]
March 2, 2022

Why Gravel Gardens Are Better Than They Sound

Yes, they may require 80 percent less work. But their beauty alone is reason enough to rethink the way you’re gardening now. The phrase “gravel garden” […]
March 2, 2022

Why Gravel Gardens Are Better Than They Sound

Yes, they may require 80 percent less work. But their beauty alone is reason enough to rethink the way you’re gardening now. The phrase “gravel garden” […]