Q: We plant our landscape to maximize its appeal to the many birds that live in or migrate through the area, but it seems ...

In this new column, For the Love of Dirt, a passionate amateur gardener shares her experiences, tips and resources for growth ...

Milkweed seeds are tricky to grow. Learn how to save seeds from milkweed pods and when to plant milkweed seeds outside or ...

Just because we’ve already enjoyed a couple months of flowers by June doesn’t mean we should give up on the rest of the year ...

Just a few years ago, the eastern monarch was considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature ...

Using her signature nature sketches, Leslie highlights key identification clues such as beak shape, coloring, flight patterns and behavior. She encourages readers to follow their natural curiosity and ...

There's a distinct satisfaction in growing a plant from seed. You carefully read up on soil conditions, sow it at exactly the ...

March in New England brings the earliest signs of spring. Plants that have been dormant all winter start to wake up and so do ...

The eastern monarch butterfly population nearly doubled in 2025, but the numbers remain far below the long-term average.

Homeowners can support insect populations by creating pollinator habitats in their yards, even small changes like planting a tree can help.

The racks of spring-planted bulbs, bare root plants and tubers show up in box stores and garden shops each spring. Colorful ...