An early Western attempt to classify plants was made in the fourth century by Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher. He divided the plant world into trees, shrubs, and herbs.

Planting Edmonds is a monthly column written by and for local gardeners. The old English ballad Scarborough Fair famously ...

I love using fresh herbs in my cooking! Going out to my kitchen herb garden just a few feet away from my back porch and getting just what I need for my salad, or that finishing touch for dinner is ...

Fruit trees. Peach leaf curl, which affects both peaches and nectarines, is a devastating fungus disease. It appears on new ...

If you are searching for an herb appropriate for the winter garden, lavender is your best ... The most fragrant lavender oil comes from a hybrid of English lavender and another lavender species ...

An onion in my kitchen cupboard is mocking me. I am not the kind of person who picks fights with vegetables, especially a common allium. But the other day when cleaning out my pantry, I discovered ...

Enjoy a peaceful escape with a visit to one of these stunning botanical gardens chosen by our featured panelists.