Asters grow wild all over North America with around 150 native species. But don't leave these prolific autumn bloomers to meadows, fields and wildflower gardens. Both natives and hybrids grow well in ...

Asters are diverse, widespread flowers found in various colors and on most continents. They thrive in sunny locations and bloom from late summer through fall, attracting pollinators like bees and ...

"This is the treacherous month when autumn days / With summer's voice come bearing summer's gifts. / Beguiled, the pale down-trodden aster lifts / Her head and blooms again." — Helen Hunt Jackson Our ...

When you tidy your garden in preparation for winter, there's one item you should avoid doing if you want to attract beautiful birds to your garden during the colder months: Pruning back certain ...

Fall arrived with the equinox last week, and just on time, the leaves of the swamp maples are turning red, and the last burst of summer bloom from the goldenrods and asters is lighting up our fields ...

They are everywhere, In the fields, in the gardens, even in the wedding bouquets. You see them in white, pink, lavender, violet, blue, and even yellow. What wonderful flowers. There are as many as 170 ...

There are several kinds and colors of wild asters. My photo here shows one that is common in Southeast Missouri. Known for flowering late in the year, the wild aster can continue to bloom well after ...

Autumn's on the way, and there's no time like today to get acquainted with your designated September birth flowers — aster and morning glory. Whether a striking star or velvety trumpet, these radiant ...

Answer: Not only are native plants a beautiful addition to any landscape but they also require less water, are adapted to our climate, and are a vital resource for native bees and other pollinators.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...