Gardenig in city New York. Tips & Guides

Jessica Allen is an Assistant Professor of Integrative Plant Biology at Eastern Washington University. And before that she pursued her PhD at New York Botanical Garden in a joint program with the City University of New York. At NYBG she met lichenologist James Lendemer, and years later, when she conceived of creating the new book,“Urban Lichens: A Field Guide for Northeastern North America” (affiliate link), she invited him to collaborate, as they have continued to do on lichen research work over the years. (Photo below, by Paul Super, is of the pair examining lichens in the Smokies.)Plus: Enter to win their new lichen field guide from Yale University Press by commenting in the box near the bottom of the page.Read along as you listen to the November 29, 2021 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or Spotify or Stitcher (and browse my archive of podcasts here).the world of lic

Brad has held top horticultural positions at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, New York, at the New York Botanical Garden, and on a private estate. He’s currently a trustee at Innisfree Garden in Millbrook, where he’ll give a virtual talk on Wednesday afternoon, February 23, on effective solutions for dealing with deer.Read along as you listen to the February 21, 2022 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or Spotify or Stitcher (and browse my archive of podcasts here). (Photo of white-tailed doe and fawn grazing, above, by Raul654 from Wikimedia.)deterring deer in the garden, with brad r

“Monocots,” he said.To which I said, “What?”“I want to talk about monocotyledons,” he said, using the unabbreviated name of one of the two gro

James Golden has been guided by a more nuanced version of that idea in creating a much-praised garden, a wildish, unexpected landscape in New Jersey called Federal Twist. It was even featured on Monty Don’s “American Gardens” series for BBC Two. I’ve been reading James’s new book about Federal Twist, and just like that old garden adage, a lot of his philosophy of garden making is about acceptance, about letting the place tell you what it wants to be.James Golden came to garden making later in life, when he was preparing to retire from a writing j

For small space dwellers, the decision of whether or not to introduce a dining setup into the main living space is always a conundrum. However, I've found the perfect folding table for all apartment owners that want to maximize their living space while also being able to entertain guests.

No matter how full I am, there are some desserts that I can always make room for. My Mom’s snickerdoodle cookies (preferably fresh from the oven). A slice of cream cheese–frosted carrot cake. A soft-serve ice cream cone, especially on a warm day. And a sweet and nutty slice of baklava. 

Whether you’re creating a garden for the first time or simply looking to update your garden then you’ll find plenty of inspirational ideas on Instagram. Today we take a look at four of our favourite landscape and plant specialists who consistently post exciting and motivating photos. So why not expand your horizons beyond our own shores and follow these four popular garden instagram accounts : @studiodinamo Be sure to c

The New York aster, Symphyotrichum novi-belgii, is a showstopper in the late season garden, taking center stage as summer flowers fade to memories.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our l

Ornamental sky blue aster, Symphyotrichum oolentangiense, formerly Aster azureus, is a native herbaceous perennial that readily naturalizes in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8.It toils away all season long, forming branching foliage. Then it

Do the dazzle and glamour of city life excite you? These Most Beautiful Balcony Garden Ideas from New York City Apartments will have your heart!

In June 2020, my husband Nick, our 6-year-old son Parker, our dog, and I piled into our Subaru Outback and headed to Cape Cod, Mass., to turn Nick’s family home into a $5,000-a-week vacation rental. 

We’re going to do a little test.Cockroach!Did an involuntary

Better Homes and Gardens magazine has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. It was a fixture on my mother’s coffee table, and has held the same place of honor in my own home since I was a bride. :-) So it’s no wonder the magazine (and its’ online counterpart – BHG.com) has had a huge influence on my home and garden over the years.

Is it time for a book giveaway? I think so.