Over the years, the autumn olive as been praised and vilified. The truth about this East Asian import probably lies somewhere between both extremes.

Apr 18, 2012 – Melanie Forde

The hardy spicebush can't be beat for early spring pizzazz in the understory woodlands of eastern North America.

Mar 23, 2012 – Melanie Forde

Blooming on the edge of two seasons Edgeworthia chrysantha, the paperbush shrub, nods farewell to winter and hello to spring in USDA hardiness zones 7-9.

Mar 5, 2012 – Arlene Marturano

Nectarines and peaches are often interchanged. The difference between the two: Nectarines are smaller than peaches, and they are more aromatic.

Jan 20, 2012 – Gail Delaney

Jasminum nudiflorum, winter jasmine, is the New Year's baby of flowering winter shrubs in many parts of the sunny south and a sign of spring on the horizon.

Dec 27, 2011 – Arlene Marturano