In this episode of The Garden Lady C.L. starts with a postcard from oak trees about why some years there is an abundance of acorns. Bryon Martin, co-author of the book Edible Houseplants was her guest and they talked about plants that can be grown indoors for fruit and seeds. Among other topics, listeners called in about paw-paw trees, overwintering tropical hibiscus plants, and the care of a new meadow.

A review of this week's local headlines with our region's leading journalists.

Much of southeastern Massachusetts has experienced drought conditions for over two years. Despite the rain, that trend continues.

White Pine Gathering Place will become the first monument in Boston that honors an Indigenous community.

In this edition of Sittin' In, CAI's John Basile talks with Phoebe Carrai, cellist and founder of Glasstown Early Music about plans to present a series of concerts featuring music from centuries ago. The series begins with "A Baroque Cornucopia" on oct. 25.

Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in the province governed by the political party of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan.

Prices can get sticky. That helps explain why recessions hurt so much — and what policymakers can do about them.

Coral reefs are facing increasing threats around the globe. But on a remote Pacific island, scientists have found that reefs can get help from a surprising ally: seabirds.