After the long months of winter our bodies are craving fresh, local greens. One of the first wild edibles to appear in late winter and early spring is rich in vitamins A, D and B complex, vitamin C, ...

In spring, chickweed appears seemingly overnight. It is food for chickens, rabbits, deer and us and is sometimes used as a herbal medicine Vicky McMillan Special to The Island Packet/ The Beaufort ...

Many of us look forward to the arrival of spring farmers’ markets, but there’s another source of beautiful, seasonal greens: your own yard or local park! Plants such as dandelions, chickweed and wood ...

Q: The damage to our red maple (see reader's photo) was caused by the freeze a few weeks ago. We fear the damage will allow insects to damage the tree even more. Is there anything we can do to save ...

There are many signs of spring. Robins begin to sing, flowers return to garden centers, and for those of us with pollen allergies we feel it in the air too. For lawn lovers spring is officially here ...

Q: What’s the best time to mow my lawn so I can get rid of the wild onions? A: Oh dear, there are so many things I want to say when I get this question. First of all, I really wish there was a magic ...

Chickweed is a fast-spreading annual weed with tiny white flowers that can produce thousands of seeds. Keeping your lawn healthy and dense is the best natural defense against chickweed. Along with ...