I have probably mentioned John Gerard before, but I can do it again. Gerard (1545-1612) was what we would call an “herbalist," in addition to working at least for part of the time as a “surgeon." At ...

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I was recently visiting a friend whose front yard has evolved into an untamed sanctuary — a mix of probable weeds, volunteer plants and a few intentionally placed shrubs and flowers. She’s the kind of ...

”[It grows] wilde in pastures, medowes, woods, and marishes neare the sea, and among pot-herbs.” — John Gerarde, The Herball, or General historie of plants. 1636, London.

ON GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD AT NATICK COMMUNITY ORGANIC FARM. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CASEY TOWNSEND CARRIES SEEDLINGS TO THE VEGETABLE FIELDS. HE TELLS US LEAFY GREENS ARE SOME OF THE BEST EARLY GROWERS.

Is there a preemergence herbicide for lawns that I can put out now to prevent the early spring weeds? — Nancy Yes, there are herbicides that you can apply now to prevent the growth of many common cool ...