Wedding ceremony/photo reservations now accepted

BRIDGEWATER— The Horticulture Department of the Somerset County Park Commission will accept reservations for wedding ceremonies and pictures at the following locations: Colonial Park Gardens, namely the Arboretum; the Perennial Garden; the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden; and...

Indulge in Louisiana's grand flowering tree, the Southern magnolia

One of the remarkable things about our native Southern magnolia is that it retains its foliage year-round -- most magnolia species around the world are deciduous.

MINTER: Don’t put off the chance to give shape to shrubs

Spring isn't quite here yet but there are a few trees that should be pruned but flowering shrubs not until later after they bloom.

Ciscoe Morris: Dwarf hinoki cypress adds elegant touch

Ciscoe Morris, Seattle Times garden writer, talks about the selection of hinoki cypress that are available at local nurseries; self-pollinating cherry-tree varieties that are available on dwarfing Gisela rootstock; and how a visit to Washington Park Arboretum Winter Garden in winter offers an explosion of color and fragrance.

A Colorful Stroll Through the Winter

HAMDEN, Conn.