Growing flowers and vegetables in containers will allow you to expand planting space, grow plants right outside your door and elevat…
Break out the tools and garden your way to a healthier mind, body and spirit.
No matter where you garden there never seems to be enough time to grow all the fresh vegetables desired.
Dahlias are bold and beautiful flowers that are easy to grow in any sunny garden.
You don’t need a prairie or large lot to attract and support pollinators.
We’ve all done it … gotten overzealous in spring and over planted or planted the wrong varieties for our tastes and needs.
Create an outdoor space to relax and recharge. Transform a corner of your landscape, deck or balcony into your own escape from every…
As winter fades into spring, gardeners can’t wait to get busy in the garden.
Too much of a good thing can mean death for indoor plants.
No matter the season, size of your garden or climate, you can inject homegrown flavor into your meals.
Nothing says "Happy Valentine’s Day" like a fresh bouquet of flowers.
You love them both — your pets and houseplants — but it can be challenging to safely raise them together in the same house.
It starts with one plant on a sunny windowsill, then morphs into an impenetrable jungle. You may feel you need a machete to reach ea…
Improve your indoor and outdoor container gardening success with a quality potting mix. This can be more difficult than it sounds si…
The holidays are upon us and busy schedules often send us into a panic when looking for the perfect gift for those on our list. No m…
Homemade gifts are a wonderful way to show you care. Making them from items grown in your garden adds that extra personal touch. And…
The holiday tree is the center of many family celebrations. Ornaments collected over the years decorate the boughs while brightly wr…
Add some unique beauty to your indoor décor or give the gift of low maintenance splendor with the easy-care cyclamen. You’ll enjoy t…
In just 15 minutes you can plant a beautiful garden guaranteed to brighten your spirits and indoor décor this winter. All you need i…
Prepare your evergreens now before winter weather takes its toll on your boxwood, arborvitae and rhododendrons. Winter wind, sun, fr…
Holidays are a wonderful time to gather with friends and family, share a special meal and exchange gifts. Finding the perfect gift f…
Let amaryllis fill your home with flowers for the holidays and keep the blossoms coming all winter long. When you plant several diff…
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…
