Journalist reflects on decades of writing for the Globe, passing the trowel on this column to someone new, and the horrors of climate change. This is my last garden column for Address. My superb ...

Starting a garden can feel overwhelming. And sometimes it’s hard to know if you’ll like something until you’ve seen it. By then, you’ve spent enough hours, hard work and money that it’s tough to make ...

Every garden should have coneflowers! But why grow coneflowers in the first place? That’s easy: They’re carefree plants that grow happily in almost any kind of soil. They’ll withstand nearly anything ...

Trout Lily and Spring Beauty are two ephemeral wildflowers that bloom in early spring before trees leaf out. They rely on insects and other wildlife for pollination and seed dispersal. Gardeners can ...

Botanical Latin, marigolds, geraniums (Pelargoniums), roses, correct color combinations, correct foliage contrasts, etc. are examples of things about which many gardeners feel strongly. Professionals ...

Rhubarb is a popular spring perennial to grow. Technically a vegetable, rhubarb is legally a fruit, and the stalks are treated as a fruit in the kitchen. As a bonus, rhubarb is a beautiful plant with ...

"Today’s column focuses on our process for seasonal garden preparation, or in this case, renovation," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "To clarify how these steps apply broadly, note that, while our ...

November, with its changeable weather and early darkness, has never been my favorite month. Usually, I write about cleaning up the garden, storing the tools, and celebrating your summer successes.

Coltsfoot, often mistaken for dandelions, blooms in early spring and lacks leaves during its flowering stage. Unlike dandelions with toothed leaves, coltsfoot develops heart-shaped leaves after ...