At Veterans Acres in Crystal Lake, I discovered what I think are two different species — the Ohio spiderwort and the Virginia spiderwort.

Vinca, Catharanthus roseus, also called periwinkle, is a bright summer annual that thrives in the heat, and the Cora series ...

Several of Mount Rainier’s glaciers are already gone, experts say, and others aren’t far behind. The News Tribune asked what that means for visitors.

On my way home from teaching a wild edible class this week, I noticed an unusual plantin full bloom. I have been a fan of this plant since I lived in Florida. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia ...

Maybe it's lingo, or terminology, but whatever you call it, referring to crops' scientific names can yield helpful clues, and ...

Do you know the difference between an annual, biennial and perennial plant? If not, here's everything you need to know.

Have you ever noticed that your backyard apple or pear tree produces a large quantity of fruit one year, but a ...

If you drove by the Roby School or American Legion Building Saturday morning, you’d see two things: signs stating “Saugus ...

While the carpenter and bumble bees were the most obvious visitors to the lupines, a closer look revealed a host of activity ...

Mycorrhizal fungi are vital to ecosystems around the world, but remain largely understudied, especially in arid regions. They ...

Honestly, this thing is out of control,” said one grower. “You just keep wondering if it is going to get any taller.” ...

Some of the best perennial plants for a bright and beautiful floral display all summer long include hyssop, garden phlox, ...