Praying mantis and lacewing eggs turned a routine spring cleanup into a reminder of what native plants can support.

Gardeners across North America are rediscovering aronia, a hardy native chokeberry valued for low-maintenance performance and ...

Long forgotten, this buzzy elixir rooted in American history is making a comeback.

The South Capitol Neighborhood is home to many of Olympia’s most historic houses. But did you know that it is also home to ...

Here are a few of the many North American shrubs you may want to include in your landscape. As always, make sure each is ...

Shopping to add pops of color to your yard and garden this summer?  Native pollinators benefit when you pick native plants that are more likely to come from local greenhouses or your neighbor’s ...

Native forest restoration usually starts with faster growing "nurse plants" that provide shelter under which to plant bigger trees—but new research suggests some big canopy trees can be planted early ...

For homeowners who have ‘rewilded’ their gardens into mini nature preserves, a moment of truth arrives when they prepare to ...

Native trees, such as oaks, have long held a special place in our culture and countryside. Now, researchers have shown that these trees are also important to woodland birds and their offspring. A new ...

Here are a few of the many North American shrubs you may want to include in your landscape. As always, make sure each is suitable for the growing conditions, hardy for your location and will fit the ...