The season’s plants — fleeting and disposable — leave me feeling sad
Gardening
Roots and Shoots: Have a Merry, Green Christmas
Are fake trees or real trees better for the environment?
Roots and Shoots: Bin Composting for Any Budget, Time Constraint or Space
Common question: What should I add?
Roots and Shoots: Let Worms Do the Dirty Work
Red Wrigglers are a great choice for vermicomposting
Roots and Shoots: Hoping for a Cold, Snowy Winter
Shutting down for the season seems like a good idea
Roots and Shoots: Topping – Save it for Ice Cream Sundaes
Some of our efforts to improve safety can do more harm than good
Roots and Shoots: Farewell, Tomatoes of 2013
It’s time to settle in for the winter
Roots and Shoots: Colors of the Season
Temperature, cloud cover and rainfall impact leaf color intensity and duration
Roots and Shoots: Ash Trees Threatened by Beetle, Quarantine in Place
Emerald ash borer not confirmed in Putnam but has been found in Dutchess
Roots and Shoots: More on Invasive Plant Issues
Readers ask about how to battle other stubborn invaders
Roots and Shoots: Plant a Tree for Science
National Phenology Network looking for volunteers to plant a cloned lilac
Roots and Shoots: Japanese Barberry: Know Before You Grow
When it comes to Berberis thunbergii, it’s personal
Roots and Shoots: Labor-Saving Tips for the Garden
Don’t set up a schedule that doesn’t help your lawn
Roots and Shoots: Back to School in the Garden
Many local organizations offer classes for gardeners
Roots and Shoots: Treating Black, Moldy Growth on a Tree
Infected branches must be burned or buried
Roots and Shoots: Conversations Between Gardeners
“I just wanted to show you this….”
Roots and Shoots: More Eyes in the Forest
The Asian longhorned beetle has wreacked havoc on our trees
Roots and Shoots: Reader Questions
Sex ed and blueberries; fairy rings in the yard
Roots and Shoots: Birth Control For Deer
Decreased deer population on Fire Island by 50 percent over a five-year span
Roots and Shoots: Living in Peace With Mushrooms and Pests
Consider the options before reaching for the pesticides
Roots and Shoots: When It’s OK to Kill a Plant
Sending a healthy plant to the compost pile feels like murder