The fastest way to turn a room of typically demure, considerate, and thoughtful gardeners into an "Animal House" inspired food fight is to raise the topic of native and exotic plants. Former ...

There can be an unfortunate side to having cool plants. Sometimes people want to steal them. At least, that’s been the case for Mark Hanson, who collects and grows rarities for his one-man business, ...

There's a conundrum that has perplexed biologists since Charles Darwin himself. Why do some exotic species take off as invasive pests while others don't?

Garden centers offer inspiration around every corner. Bright flowers, healthy shrubs, and rows of shiny new products make it ...

Everyone wanted now 63-year-old Leon Massoth to be a doctor when he grew up, but his green thumb was too strong. So instead of tending to and caring for people, Massoth nurtures his beloved nature ...

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Stem Rochester is in an unassuming building on Alexander Street. If you don’t see the bright green “Stem Rochester” sign, it’s easy to drive by the shop, mistaking it for just another home. Like the ...