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My gardening education began with a bean seed in a Dixie cup. A paper cup, a scoop of playground dirt and a sprouting bean seed was supposed to awaken every child’s sense of wonder at the natural ...

Buddleia is often dismissed as a weedy shrub, spotted growing in cracks by railway tracks or abandoned car lots. But I think we should give more time to this flowering plant. Yes, it is tough and ...

If you're after a flower that can handle sun, heat, and a bit of neglect, all while being vibrant and beautiful, the blanket flower (gaillardia spp.) is the kind of stunning plant that thrives in a ...

EVERY YEAR, RIGHT around Valentine’s Day, I begin soaking, sprouting and starting seeds, dreaming of the fragrant blossoms to come. This year, I’m tweaking my familiar garden ritual. Earlier this ...

Transform your patio, porch, or garden into a soothing retreat by growing these fragrant plants in pots and containers. From the sweet smell of gardenias and dianthus to the citrusy-spicy scent of ...

Greetings fellow gardeners. Our winter was a boon for everyone who loves spring flowers, with temperatures here in Hopkinton never dipping below 9 degrees Fahrenheit, thereby qualifying us for a USDA ...