What is a native plant? The Washington Native Plant Society defines a Washington native plant as a species that occurs — or ...

Shaded area of lawn with a tree surrounded by bare garden plot with plants in pots - Jena Ardell/Getty Images Ferns thrive in moist, well-drained soil, and while some prefer full sun, most require a ...

Bare root planting is the easiest and most cost-effective way to plant trees and shrubs. Pictured above is witch hazel, bare root on left and with container on right. Photo courtesy of Turnbull ...

Question: Your columns often recommend planting California native plants. Are there any drought-tolerant native ferns I can plant in my garden? Answer: Ferns are a wonderful way to add interest to a ...

Happy New Year! My New Year’s wish is for nice, slow, soaking rainfalls to help our new plants establish and our established plants thrive. What’s your garden wish for 2025? Bare root fruit trees, ...

On a beautiful Saturday morning in early June, I volunteered at Wilson’s Farm in Brighton Township for an environmental field study to learn the language of ferns. Though I often noticed copious ...