A stray scent of rosemary drifting in through a window sets off a journey through music, literature, travel and memory—ending, as all good journeys should, with lamb chops ...

"Compared with annuals, perennials offer long-term beauty, require minimal maintenance and provide a foundational landscape that evolves over time," writes columnist Tom Karwin.

A guide to what to do with hydrangeas in February, including expert tips for mulching, pruning, protecting, and deadheading your shrubs in late winter.