Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

Often the snow on the hilly south side of my house has melted by early March, allowing snowdrops to push their little noses out of the ground and permitting me to pick buds that open up indoors. Most ...

In February, before spring has arrived and the bugs are back out, it's a great time to do some yard maintenance. These trees ...

Q. I just took the attached picture of my Honeygold apple. It's blossoming in September.-Butch Fangsrud, Moorhead A. Your interesting photo shows both flowers and large apple fruits. Fall and spring ...

A garden is more than just a pretty backdrop or a source of homegrown produce -- it's a living system, and the plants you choose can play a powerful role in supporting its health and biodiversity.