Fractals are sometimes referred to as a “visual representation of math.” They can be observed in the spatial arrangements ...

A spring walk in search of a rare fern becomes a reflection on memory, nature and the quiet resilience of a threatened ...

Avoid invasive plants like coral ardisia, tuber sword fern (frequently sold as a potted Boston fern houseplant) and English ivy. Most vining groundcovers, even the Asiatic jasmine, want to climb ...

Avoid invasive plants like coral ardisia, tuber sword fern (frequently sold as a potted Boston fern houseplant) and English ivy. Most vining groundcovers, even the Asiatic jasmine, want to climb ...

Master Gardeners frequently get asked questions. A recent question I received was, “What can I grow in darkness?” Hmm, I thought mushrooms, but asked, “Do you mean dense shade?” Shade can ...

I started telling the story of a particular expedition into the woods and I ended up writing a column on the basics of fern ...