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Weed of the Month: Cleavers
Galium aparine, or cleavers, is the type of weed that is probably already stuck to you before you even take notice of it.
By Kathryn Tam -
Weed of the Month: Purple Deadnettle
You'll see this member of the mint family in April in tree pits and empty lots. Most gardeners consider it a weed, though it's edible and quite pretty.
By Saara Nafici -
The Wonderful World of Calatheas
Calatheas can live in range of lighting conditions and are nontoxic to pets. They also have gorgeous leaves...that move!
By Michelle Inciarrano -
Eat Local: Snap Peas and Garlic Scape Mint Dip
Sweet, crunchy, juicy snap peas are a special seasonal treat. Grow your own or look for them at the farmers’ market under their French nickname, mange-touts.
By Maureen O’Brien -
Plants and the Pandemic
The pandemic shifted our perspective regarding our homes and forced us to take a look at what we personally need to thrive. Many people turned to plants.
By Michelle Inciarrano -
Day of Remembrance: Is This a Good Time to Plant a Memorial Garden?
With the anniversary of the COVID shutdown this month, some communities want to memorialize beloved neighbors with plantings. Here are some things to consider.
By Nina Browne Mimi Jorling -
Bring Nature Indoors to Your Cat
New Yorkers are spending much more time indoors with their pets these days. While we’re all sheltering at home together, some well-chosen houseplants can help us all bond and satisfy our mutual need for a taste of the outdoors.
By Nina Browne -
Making a Midcentury Wedding Bouquet: A Cut-Flower Quest
The author decided to re-create her mother's wedding flowers for an anniversary celebration and learned that the floral industry has changed a lot in 60 years.
By Joni Blackburn
