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 ...

Asters, a group of vibrant perennial flowers native to North America, bloom in response to the shortening fall days, showcasing their colorful daisy-like purple or blue blooms from August through ...

Move over, chrysanthemums, there’s another beautiful autumn bloomer that belongs in your garden. Not only do asters look fabulous, but they also provide late season food for pollinators such as ...

That feeling when your asters suddenly start popping up where your tulips are supposed to be next spring is a common frustration with gardeners. These late-season perennials are valued for their daisy ...

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 ...

The calico aster is a common sight in late summer when its tiny white flowers appear like thousands of tiny stars (for which asters are named) along roadsides, near woodland edges and in meadows. Also ...

The aster flower has an interesting history and it belongs to the astonishing Asteraceae family which has a long list of unexpected plants. It is nonpoisonous and has been used for food and medicine.

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 ...

60S TO NEAR 70 BY THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. LET’S HEAD TO GREEN. WELCOME TO TODAY’S GOING GREEN. WE’RE AT THE TIN MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION CENTER IN ALBANY, AND I’M JOINED BY SEAN O’BRIEN FROM UNH ...

Choosing the right size pot for aster variety is a primary consideration. Aster seeds require cold stratification for germination. Plant nursery seedlings six to eight weeks before heavy frost in ...