In northeast Pennsylvania where I live and garden, even if there is no snow cover, the ground is usually frozen in January, ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

Instead of throwing away edible and nutrient-rich peel of bananas, oranges and other fruits and veg, here are five ways to ...

Poppies bring a delightful, delicate look to any garden with their tissue-like petals in spring. You'll be shocked to learn ...

Prized for their edible stems, or spears, asparagus plants are one of the few vegetables that grow perennially, and they're ...

It's time to think about buying and chitting those yummy 'Earlies' seed potatoes so they're ready to plant in March ...

Learn tips to start your own wedding bouquet from seeds. Discover a variety of blooms that are perfect for creating a stunning, personalized arrangement.

It’s never too early to develop a good sorghum plan beginning with good seed and stewardship, Dave Bergmeier writes ...

The dormant season is a great time to sow flower seeds, establish trees and shrubs, and get started on the vegetable garden.

All seeds need warm temperatures and good light to germinate properly. The best places in a house to start them are in an ...

It’s a good idea to wait until late spring – after the last frost – before planting most flowers and vegetables, she said.

A few hours spent outdoors nurturing a garden weekly provides physical exercise, stress reduction, vitamin D and more ...