Wild ginger (Asarum spp.) is a low-growing plant native to moist, shady environments. This stemless beauty displays dark green, heart-shaped or kidney-shaped leaves with prominent veining. Its unique ...

Sword fern (Polystichum munitum) instantly enhances shade gardens with its beautifully lush, evergreen fronds. Perfect for shaded backyards, north-facing courtyards, or patios, this North American ...

This spring, don’t forage for wild edible plants. Instead, welcome them into your garden. By Margaret Roach Jared Rosenbaum knows the primal thrill of foraging — a sense of interdependence with the ...

Many gardeners today are interested in native plants because their blossoms provide food for pollinators. However, nonblooming plants are also essential for native habitats. Plants such as ferns are ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. During ...

Florida has the widest variety of ferns in the continental U.S. (only Hawaii and Puerto Rico have more), and 123 of these are native to the state. Gardening with ferns is relatively easy given the ...

If you live near live oak trees, you will often see plants like Spanish moss or lichens growing on them. You might also see ...

We hardy denizens of Central Mass. can proudly boast that we’ve soldiered through another winter of cold, sometimes frigid, temperatures. But spring is now springing up all over. One of the bonuses of ...