A SMALL WORLD

On his quarter-acre property, one gardener has encountered hundreds of insect species by taking the time to look

POP GOES THE GARDEN

Here's why and how to embrace some plants that self-sow

A LOOK BACK

Greg Coppa shares lessons learned in his 2023 garden

THE WINTER WALKTHROUGH

WHEN THE GROWING SEASON SLOWS, TAKE TIME TO PLAN STRUCTURAL CHANGES GUIDED BY ONE SIMPLE PRINCIPLE

WINNING PLANTS

American Garden Rose Selections

SIZABLE OPTIONS

SHOULD YOU STICK TO PURCHASING PERENNIALS IN CONTAINERS OR SEEK OUT TRAYS OF PLUGS? HERE, THE PROS AND CONS OF EACH

FUN WITH UFOS

Land some Unusual Floral Objects to make the neighbors wonder

LENDING COMFORT

Borrow three principles of therapeutic garden design to bolster the enjoyment of your own garden

MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE

Six ways to grow an eco-friendly and climate-resilient vegetable garden

HIMALAYAN WHITE PINE

With its vibrant needles and graceful shape, Pinus wallichiana earns space as a standalone tree

JOHN GRIMSHAW

A view from across the pond

Orchids Made Easy

DISPELLING THREE MYTHS ABOUT GROWING TROPICAL ORCHIDS

A Peony for Every Garden

Follow this guide for the best tips on when to plant, transplant and pamper these popular, lasting blooms

The Beginning Herbalist

CREATE YOUR OWN APOTHECARY BY TURNING YOUR HOME AND GARDEN INTO AN HERBAL MEDICINE CHEST.

MOISTURIZING HERBAL LOTION

ENJOY THE SOFT, LUXURIOUS FEEL OF THIS CHAMOMILE CREATION.

Sweet Sleep

WHEN COUNTING SHEEP JUST WON'T DO, TURN TO THESE SEVEN HERBS TO GET A RESTFUL NIGHT'S SLEEP.

TONIC INFUSION

HERE'S AN EASY AND REFRESHING WAY TO INCORPORATE THE POWER OF HERBS INTO YOUR DAILY LIFE.

Heart & Soul

CONSIDER SOME HEAR-AND LUNG-HEALTHY HERBS

Teas to Please

MAKE DELICIOUS, REFRESHING, HOT HERBAL BEVERAGES.

A Spoonful of Syrup

MAKE ELDERBERRY SYRUP AT HOME TO HELP NAVIGATE COLD-AND-FLU SEASON.

Sage

GROW THIS LOW-MAINTENANCE PERENNIAL.

FARM to TUB

GROW HEALING HERBS FOR HANDMADE BATH ESSENTIALS.

Easy Herbs

START YOUR GARDEN SMALL WITH JUST A FEW COMMON MIRACLE WORKERS, AND GO FROM THERE.

Foraging for Natives

TAKE A LOOK AROUND; MEDICINAL HERBS ARE EVERYWHERE.

What's Best for STRESS?

NATURE HAS PROVIDED PLENTY OF HELP TO COMBAT EVERYDAY TENSION AND ANXIETY.

Out of the Weeds

THESE COMMON PLANTS AREN'T UNDESIRABLE AT ALL THEY MAKE GREAT MEDICINE.

To Preserve & Serve

HERBS CAN BE USED ALL YEAR IF YOU PRESERVE AND PREPARE THEM PROPERLY.

MUSCLE & JOINT PAIN SALVE

MADE FROM ONLY THREE HERBS, THIS SALVE STILL PACKS A MASSIVE PAIN-RELIEVING PUNCH.

Heal My Aching BONES

HERBS CAN OFTEN HELP CALM MUSCLES, TENDONS AND LIGAMENTS, AS WELL AS SOOTHE THE BODY'S PAINS.

TO LIFT You Up

HERBS CAN PROVIDE EXTRA SUPPORT WHEN IT COMES TO DEPRESSION.