Every trip we take we learn new plants. Some will grow in our climate, and others would struggle, but some might be worth the risk. Here are three plants we saw in Maine last week. Gold Comfrey – ...

Variegated foliage plants are a kaleidoscope for the garden. Most of these start out as unusual mutations of the cells that produce chlorophyll. When that bright green compound is lacking, other leaf ...

Foliage plants with gold, silver or white patterning on their leaves tend to provoke strong feelings among gardeners. They are the marmite of the horticultural world, inspiring an unmistakable love-or ...

If the weather makes you want to skip the jacket, your plants are probably waking up too. After writing last week’s column, I went back and checked everyone’s needs. Water levels, light, soil, and ...

The first time I saw a plant that had leaves with different colored patterning, I just had to have it! Then, in what seemed like no time at all, all the leaves turned from that pretty variegated ...