Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

The dreams of a wildflower garden is something so many of us would yearn for. But most of us have never tried to plant (sow) ...

Manicured lawns are out; wild, pollinator-friendly meadows are in. Here’s how to turn your Northern Michigan yard into a pocket prairie filled with native plants. This article first appeared in ...

The nonprofit group Wild Ones offers a free library of designs, with plants specific to your area — and you don’t have to be a member to use it. By Margaret Roach Turning your front yard into ...

There were moments during the United Kingdom’s spring 2020 coronavirus lockdown when Savannah Miller felt “euphoric.” Miller, a British-American fashion designer, who used to run the label ...

Bring on beneficial bats with native plants that attract nighttime insects. Bring on beneficial bats with native plants that attract nighttime insects, food for many endangered species. Young ...

When the Gorman Museum of Native American Art relocated to a space adjacent to the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden in 2023, a seed was planted. Why not include Indigenous California plants ...

Gardening involves a short list of objectives: landscape beauty, drought tolerance, fire resistance (for vulnerable areas), and the enjoyment of gardening. Today’s column focuses on the benefits of ...

MUNROE FALLS, Ohio – If you are thinking about adding some native plants to your garden or backyard this spring, check out Summit Metro Parks’ Native Plant Festival on Saturday, May 18 at Munroe Falls ...

Invasive plant species harm native ecosystems, unlike fast-growing or non-native plants. Chinese Wisteria and Thorny Olive are examples of invasive species that outcompete native plants. Homeowners ...