A tour of the House of the Seven Gables connects you with Salem's impressive shipping and literary history.

Here in Hopkinton, temperatures typically dip below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time during the second week in October, often coinciding with Columbus Day weekend.

It is a misnomer that autumn sniffles, sneezing and watery eyes are caused by goldenrod. The culprit for most fall allergies is ragweed, along with other plants.

The Cary Award Selection Committee recently announced that hydrangea paniculata has been chosen as a recipient of the 2010 Cary Award.

Bulbs are perfect, self-contained packages for gardeners. They're equipped with everything necessary to make flowers grow and bloom.

Garden in the Woods offers invitation to en plein air artists.

Discover hiking, bird watching and beauty just an hour away in Princeton, Mass.

 Photographers Steve McGrath and Roseann McGregor hope their photographs encourage you to discover the natural beauty in your own backyard.

Glance at most any garden this time of year, and chances are the striking color and form of day lilies will grab your eye.

GARDENING

Read about roses, talk to other gardeners about growing them, and insect and disease problems seem inevitable.