Autumn sage is queen of fall gardens because few drought-resistant species flower so late. Yet this beauty was named for the habit of blooming in spring with a long second season of color in fall. In ...

For centuries, the classic culinary herb sage has been grown both as a flavoring and for its medicinal value. Once established, a single plant will provide enough sage for most home cooks. Sage is a ...

Summer has faded and gone. Autumn’s bright foliage does compensate, somewhat, for the dearth of flowers, but a few of my trees and shrubs (and several perennials) bloom in October, and I treasure them ...