Mustard, a nonnative plant more like a weed than a wildflower, is blooming profusely on grassy slopes all along the coastline of San Diego County. An old story, probably apocryphal, tells of the ...

LANESBOROUGH — There’s an invader along the roads and trails of Mount Greylock that’s silently changing the forest floor and choking out local plants and butterflies. It’s called garlic mustard, and ...

Wild daffodils are blooming, and buds are greening on trees, but Indiana’s forests and meadows are also seeing an invasion this spring. Garlic mustard is one of the first plants to appear in the ...

In desert ecosystems, plant species coexist by growing and flowering at different times, cued by rainfall and other triggers. This diversity strengthens community stability. The invasive Sahara ...

It was the fifth garbage can I lugged out of the woods stuffed with weeds. This is the big, 55-gallon can, stuffed so full it is all I can do to carry it to my composting area. Maybe a few more hours ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Researchers are hopeful that a tiny bug could be the key to fighting one of Michigan’s most common invasive plants. Garlic mustard is a European plant that has spread ...

Recent rain and bright sunshine during the last few weeks have triggered the emergence of bright green leaves on sycamore, liquidambar, and other decorative deciduous trees around San Diego. Cruise ...

Looking to add some zing to your plot? Mustard is a triple threat: Grow it for its zippy leaves, vibrant flowers, or pungent ...

America's love affair with mustard extends well beyond the ballpark hot dog.Evidenced by the fact that a two-month-long festival focusing on both wild plant and condiment is celebrated here in wine ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...