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In my previous column, "Spring watchfulness is key for trees and gardens," I touched on a big subject. In the intervening two ...

Common Threads  This evening of powerful and virtuosic movement, weaves together themes of identity, strength, resilience and repair. Christina Lindhout & Artists’ “our knees hurt” and Blissed Out ...

The Art of Bonsai: 6-8 p.m. third Thursdays and 1-3 p.m. third Saturdays. Instructor Bobby Curttright will guide you through ...

Spring is when Japan House at the University of Illinois truly comes alive. In late March, the annual Sakura Watch begins, ...

The straight species are often used for large areas, where they can form dense thickets. Smaller varieties are great for rain ...

Spring on the Olympic Peninsula is a season of anticipation for gardeners eager to grow warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, beans, and squash. But don’t let a few beautiful sunny days fool ...

This is a good time to check your houseplants for pests and some trees and shrubs are ready for pruning. See what else you can do while waiting to get into the garden.

Prune spring-flowering plants, such as forsythia, azalea, camellias, oakleaf hydrangea, and spirea immediately after they ...

The leopard plant is a vibrant yellow perennial that grows in moist shade gardens. The stunning blooms attract hummingbirds, ...

More than 10,000 plants were made available to an estimated 1,000 visitors to Saturday’s annual Spring Plant Sale and Farm ...

Growing tips for tree dogwoods: The stunning bracts and structure of these dogwoods make a perfect accent in the garden. Use them as a specimen or plant in small groups near a sidewalk or patio for ...