Through my years of working with ecological gardening, I’ve seen the once niche topic of native plants explode in popularity. From having to seek out like-minded groups to now finding a milkweed ...

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Native Plant Trust, the organization dedicated to growing and conserving native plants in New England. Meteorologist Dave Epstein spoke ...

Late spring show blooms at Garden in the Woods. Horticulturalist David Fulk points out some of his perennial favorites that are native to Massachusetts. This is *** sheep laurel, *** plant that ...

A postscript for this week’s column: Native Plant Trust in Framingham is celebrating a milestone this year: 125 years old. We are the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one ...

AMHERST – The umbrella magnolia is in full bloom outside Emily Dickinson’s house in Amherst. This stately tree, Magnolia tripetala, sits on the north side of the famous poet’s Homestead, resplendent ...

When it comes to low-maintenance, self-seeding flowers that will keep your garden full of color all season and for years to come, many of your best choices will be native wildflowers. These plants ...

If you’re a human living on this planet, you should get to know Doug Tallamy, the entomologist and University of Delaware professor whose groundbreaking 2006 book, “Bringing Nature Home,” supercharged ...

Want a gorgeous, vibrant, and natural-looking yard that draws all kinds of amazing native insects? Follow our tips. Native flowering plants are adapted to the climate and conditions in your area and ...

Inviting beautiful birds to your garden is beneficial in many ways. And, it can be as simple as planting these colorful and ...

Coneflower, poppies, globe thistle, and other flowers in a vibrant garden bed of wildflowers - Marina Lohrbach/Getty Images When it comes to low-maintenance, self-seeding flowers that will keep your ...