Many gardeners find it a challenge identifying plants for wet soil. Most plots have dank, wet spots where water tends to sit, brooks overflow, springs discharge or there is a naturally high water ...

I like to say that plants can be as fussy as a 2-year-old facing a plate of overcooked broccoli. Plants know what they want and will not behave the way you want them to unless you accommodate their ...

Reaching 4 to 6 feet tall by 2 feet wide, black cohosh adds drama and vertical interest to the summer border. This native perennial prefers part to full shade and even moisture. The fragrant flowers ...

Each summer I do some garden work for others -- designing, installing and weeding gardens. Working in other people’s gardens gives me exposure to a wide range of soils, plants and weeds, and it gives ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...