When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. When an invasive plant takes root, it may be time to make some jam. Horticulturalists, chefs, foragers of wild foods, organic farmers and ...

Before autumn’s paintbrush dots the woods in bright shades of orange, red, and yellow, there’s a less dramatic color popping up in the woods. Native vines, shrubs, and wildflowers are bearing small ...

Don't look now, but fall is on the way. Not that I mind; it's always been my favorite season. I love the way the sunlight slants through crisp, cool air, making foliage glow and berries sparkle. I ...

Viburnums tend to be unsung shrubs, and I just don’t know why. Their showy, often fragrant spring flowers, followed many times by spectacular berries and beautiful autumn foliage, make them, in my ...

As autumn begins and woodland walks become more popular, dog owners are being warned about the dangers of wild berries that can pose a serious risk to their pets’ health. While some fruits, such as ...

One of the most eye-popping sights in autumn gardens is a small shrub with clusters of bright purple berries along arching stems of golden leaves. “At a time when many other plants are fading, ...

New England is world renowned for its brilliant fall foliage. But there’s a lot more to see — if you know where to look — in the form of berries and other wild fruits that ripen in fall. From the dark ...

Despite the fact summer is still in full swing (and the new season officially commences on 23 September), signs such as fading leaves, the ripening of berries, falling branches and unseasonal plants ...

There was frost this week! That seems a bit early to me but, then again, this is different every year. Daylight hours get shorter each day and we watch for leaves to color and drop. Remember, they are ...