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 ...

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 ...

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.

Looking for a flower that will brighten up your garden with colorful blooms even in late summer? Asters (Aster spp.) are the way to go. This stunning plant features delicate, daisy-like flowers in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Asters are members of the daisy family (Asteraceae), along with dahlias, marigolds and sunflowers. The two most common types of asters in our area are the New England aster and the New York aster.

Don't wait until November to plant mums and asters. Buy them now or by mid-September, and plant them in your landscape. These fall bloomers need to have their roots growing and become established ...

Asters are one of the best plants to add to your yards. Why? Because not only are they at their best from late summer into ...

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 ...