Cottage gardens in England are thrifty, charming and filled with gorgeous and useful plants. What more could we want? A whole generation of gardeners in the Northwest rediscovered what gardening could ...

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

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Every neighborhood has a few gardens that are impossible to pass by without stopping to admire a dense tapestry of beautiful plants. These are the gardens that really make you go ‘wow!’ because they ...

Lilacs have graced gardens for centuries, with their fragrant clusters of purple, white, and pink flowers heralding the ...

Cottage gardening is a type of gardening that is usually random and carefree, but achieving the look of pandemonium requires a gardening plan of action. A cottage garden blends forms, patterns and ...

A BBC radio star was delighted when she was offered a personal tour of Monty Don's glorious garden. Jo Whiley, who has teamed ...

BBC Radio 2 presenter Jo Whiley got a personal tour of Monty Don's famous Longmeadow garden and was surprised to discover ...

These gardens champion the spirit of individualism; no two are alike. Every flower, shrub, and ornament reflects the owner's personality. Modest in size but huge in appeal, cottage gardens evoke ...

For many people, the idea of growing their own food is a dream that feels out of reach. Maintaining a lush and productive ...

Not many people would think a subtropical climate like Brisbane's was compatible with an English style cottage garden. But that's exactly what Denise Horchner and her husband Henk - whom she describes ...