It may seem like berries in the same family, with the same growing conditions, can be planted side-by-side. But sometimes ...

Weekend Gardener Valle Novak explores how native and domestic berry plants contribute to landscape design, soil compatibility, ornamental value, and wildlife support, with guidance on suitable ...

If you don't prune these shrubs before the end of winter, you won't get the most out of their berries when it's their time to ...

Start your garden with plants that do the hard work for you.

Speaking of trees, rainbow eucalyptus is famous for its multi-colored, exfoliating bark that is painted in pink, lavender, ...

On plants where growth is constantly renewed from ground level, the weak, spindly shoots should be removed, as well as some ...

Looking for a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day? You might check into the Hotel Chocolat, a British chocolatier that last year made Chicago its home base in the new world. While there are no ...

While an apple or strawberry certainly doesn't look like a rose, members of this plant family share other structural traits. Rosaceae plants are typically woody plants, including shrubs and trees and ...

Bored of the same old pancakes? Why not make 'em blue? This plant-based superfood pulls double duty, brightening your morning and keeping you healthy.

Dariush Mozaffarian is a leader in the food-is-medicine movement. This is exactly what he eats — and yes, dessert is on the ...

A game-changing clarification has emerged for rural development, definitively confirming that farm polytunnels are an ...

Interest in homegrown teas has been growing as gardeners look for ways to use the plants they already have in their yards. Herbal teas offer flavor, aroma and other benefits.