Conifers and other evergreens and even the bare deciduous trees create the winter wonderland we so enjoy in the Berkshires.

A winter landscape can seem stark and muted. But look carefully and you’ll find beauty: Curves of tree limbs and zig-zags of twigs that are hidden by foliage in warm seasons.

Outsmart hungry deer with this stunning plant collection. Discover gorgeous shrubs that resist deer browsing. Learn how to use these deer resistant plants to add color and texture to the garden.

Add some color to your garden during the colder months.

Bonus: They stay green all year!

Known as the all-America fruit because they are the most familiar of only three fruit crops which originated here, blueberries are truly a plant for all seasons. They provide finely ...

Common names are a slippery slope for the keen gardener. Sometimes they get it right, but sometimes they get it woefully ...

Question: I would like to add ferns to my landscape. Can you give me advice on growing ferns?

Some plants are meant to bloom in January, and they're an effective way to add some color to your garden during the dreary ...

Here’s what you do and don’t need to do in your garden during winter, including the tasks that protect plants now—and the ...

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The Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual tree sale has begun. The district offers bare-root shade trees, evergreens and shrub seedlings each year to promote energy ...