Blueberries may look effortless at the grocery store, but growing your own at home can be surprisingly tricky. Many new gardeners find that their bushes don't fruit, drop leaves too quickly, or simply ...

In a world with rapidly disappearing wilderness and ever-expanding human developments, what can a home gardener do to stem the tide? Thomas Rainer and Claudia West answer that question in their newly ...

Gardening can teach valuable life lessons, such as patience and humility. Over-enthusiasm can lead to buying too many plants, so it is wise to plan ahead. Making small changes, like moving plants to ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

FRANCONIA — An environmental education grant was used to teach plant development and plant life to kindergarten students, with high school students in the greenhouse at the high school helping teach ...