You'll have the best luck if you garden in a warmer climate, but many plants can be grown outdoors for spices derived from ...

In the hidden chambers of Japanese forests, a quiet rebellion has been unfolding for decades. Scientists have now confirmed that one rare ant has broken almost every rule of ant society. The species, ...

Japanese red elder plants safeguard their own survival when they drop fruits infested by Heterhelus beetle larvae, as well as the survival of these larvae. A Kobe University study changes the ...

Chaenomeles are beautiful and rewarding garden shrubs — hardy everywhere and not fussy about soil or position. They have only two drawbacks: one is their thorns and the other is their name. We used to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of Japanese barberry shrup with pink and purple foliage - Karo Martu/Shutterstock In January 2026, Michigan announced ...

Looking for greenery that thrives in shade, deters hungry deer, and brings seasonal beauty to your garden all at the same time? While that sounds like an impossible-to-find unicorn plant, there's an ...

Star Anise outran her sprint pedigree to win the 1-mile Hanshin Juvenile Fillies (G1) Dec. 14 by 1 1/4 lengths, setting hopes she can handle the distances of the 2026 Classics. Star Anise got her ...

SOOTHING SIPS: Fennel, coriander, juniper and anise combined with spirits make an after-dinner schnapps that eases holiday overindulgence. Photo by Glenn English Feasting season is upon us and will ...

You’ll know invasive Asian Bush Honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.) by their: Opposite leaf arrangement (leaves grow in pairs opposite each other). Fall fruit—usually bright red paired berries. This photo ...

Companion plants that pair beautifully in the garden with anise hyssop can help transform an ordinary planting bed into an amalgamation of gorgeous blooms. Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is one ...

Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica) is a shrub commonly sold at big box stores and nursery centers – but just because it's easy to buy doesn't mean it's the best choice for your yard. It is considered ...