While American holly is native just south of Indiana in portions of Kentucky, there is a deciduous holly known as winterberry (Ilex verticillata) that is native to wetlands scattered throughout ...

Looking for a splash of color in your yard amid winter’s dreary landscape? Check out one or more of the many winterberry ...

It's common for poinsettias to thrive into February and beyond, but their once colorful leaves will be replaced by all green ...

D riving around the county, I routinely spot invasive exotic plants like Brazilian Pepper (the poster child of invasive ...

Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

Learn how to grow sweet peppers in your kitchen garden with these easy tips. From planting to harvesting, discover the best ...

A whiff of rotting flesh, the flash of a painted eye, a dead-faint to the floor: Nature is full of cunning survival tricks, ...

I've been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...

Native edibles, such as western beaked hazelnuts, California wild grapes and evergreen huckleberries make great garden ...

Did you know that the world’s most expensive spice comes from a type of crocus? It’s true. Saffron is derived from Crocus ...

The mild weather favours flowery Novembers but destructive animals are out in force. Plants that resist attack are the way to ...

In this article, you'll discover the botanical name of onion and learn why botanists use such precise terminology.