It’s time to select and decorate pumpkins for your Halloween display. Get family and friends involved in a trip to the pumpkin farm …
Raking fall leaves can seem like a chore and a never-ending one, at that. Reduce time and effort spent managing fall leaves by putti…
There’s no doubt that managing critters in the landscape can be a challenge especially as food supplies start to dwindle. If you are…
Pick a few pansy flowers and add a smile to any occasion. No matter where you live, pansies provide color, and in some cases, fragra…
Short or tall, big or small, ornamental alliums are a treat for flower gardeners and for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Pl…
Fall is the best time to divide spring and summer blooming perennials that are overcrowded, dead in the center, failing to flower or…
Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes and when they’re left on the plant five to eight days after the fruit are…
End the growing season with an extra burst of color and nutrition with a few fall containers. A pot of mums or asters can add color …
You have waited all season for that first red ripe tomato only to discover less-than-perfect fruit. But don’t worry, you can still …
Don’t let fall or potentially frosty temperatures stop you from enjoying garden-fresh produce. Extend the nutritional value and home…
It’s time to get outside and enjoy summer BBQs, gardening, hikes and much more. Don’t let mosquitoes keep you inside; Instead enlist…
It’s time to celebrate. July is National blueberry month so enjoy some of these nutritious berries and consider growing a few plants…
A bit of grooming and care will keep your flower gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months and into fall.
Add a bit of cool flavor to your beverages and meals this summer with homegrown mint. Try using peppermint leaves in fruit cocktail…
Proper watering is key to gardening success, but untangling and dragging heavy hoses across the yard, smashing delicate flowers and …
Incorporate arbors, trellises and other structures into your designs when planning new or updating existing gardens and landscapes. …
Raised beds and containers expand our planting options. They allow us to grow edible and ornamental plants even where there is no pl…
Keep your flower vases filled all summer long with beautiful blossoms picked right from your own garden and containers. Growing seed…
Dahlias have been a fixture in summer flower gardens for generations. But it may be time to update your idea of dahlias! With hundre…
Impress your guests with a garden, container and dinner table filled with tasty and colorful winning tomato varieties. Small-fruited…
Lift your spirits and improve your indoor environment by taking part in the indoor gardening movement. An apartment or home filled w…
Brighten your indoor décor with plants that bloom. Whether growing traditional favorites, flowering tropical plants, or annuals move…
Plant away the stress of the of the holidays and add some fragrance to the new year by growing paperwhites. Just plant the bulbs, n…
The holiday season has arrived. That means you will be on the giving or receiving end of a poinsettia, Christmas cactus, cyclamen, …
Gardeners know the benefits of digging in the soil. It elevates a person’s mood, improves mental and physical well-being and the out…
It’s a jungle in there. Every window, surface and brightly lit corner is filled with decorative or edible greenery. There is no dou…
Create a colorful and fragrant fall finale in your garden with groundcovers and vines. Blanket the earth with hardy groundcovers tha…
Houseplants make a wonderful addition to our home’s décor and improve the indoor air quality. Those with pets however may struggle …
It’s all about timing when harvesting cucumbers for eating fresh or preserving as dill or sweet pickles. Picking these low-calorie v…
Enjoy your flower garden’s beauty all year long. Harvest and dry a few flowers to use in flower arrangements, craft projects or as …
Fall is a great time to start a garden or renovate an existing planting bed. The soil is warm while the air is cool – a perfect comb…
Add a flavorful boost to any meal with garden-fresh herbs. You’ll quickly discover the difference fresh herbs make when preparing an…
Too much, not enough, and never when you need it. This is a common complaint of gardeners. Keeping and using water where it falls is…
Break out the tools and garden your way to a healthier mind, body and spirit. Gardeners have always know it, but now research prove…
Busy schedules, over indulging, and strenuous summer activities can lead to sore muscles, indigestion and headaches. When searching …
Keep your perennial gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months with a bit of midsummer grooming and care. Investing…
Spots and patches of white or gray talcum powder-like substance on your plant means powdery mildew infected your plant. This is one …
It’s a year-long celebration of flavor and beauty as we honor and grow the beet, coreopsis, calibrachoa and tulip.
Make your next gathering one to remember by including a few unique vegetables on the relish tray, as a side dish or for dessert. You…
Fill your garden with colorful annuals you and the pollinators can enjoy all season long. Look for outstanding varieties chosen by A…
