When my husband and I purchased our first home, the yard was pretty much a blank slate. Aside from a handful of mature trees ...

It started well and ended well, but the in-between months were a bit rough due to heat and lack of rain. That sums up the 2022 gardening season, which like all seasons, taught us a few lessons. Here’s ...

What garden designers put in their own gardens is perhaps more revealing than what they create for their clients, who generally have extensive land, and expansive budgets. In their own homes, garden ...

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 ...

The garden is a metaphor for so much in life. Resiliency, personal growth, nurturing—yes, but it’s not all sweetness and light. It’s the height of the season, so what better time then to connect life ...

School gardens offer an opportunity for learning that extends far beyond the soil and plants. Through these spaces, students absorb pivotal lessons on everything from math to English/language arts, ...

Did you hear about the guy who can’t decide whether to buy new lawn chairs? He’s sitting on the fence. No matter where you were sitting this summer, it wasn’t very pleasant to be outdoors. Although ...

Marathon County Public Library and Extension Marathon County offer free gardening classes for adults starting April 9.