Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is harvested this time of year and is available for digging throughout California. Native to the Great Plains, this plant has naturalized throughout the ...

A common visitor at our backyard bird feeders, red-bellied woodpeckers enjoy eating and caching seeds of all kinds.

WGN’S Plant Daddy Tim Joyce is back to share several tips on how to keep your plants in tip-top shape. Caring for Poinsettias ...

The Washington Elm, where legend has it, George Washington took command of the Continental Army on July 3, 1775, in Cambridge, Massachusetts*, serves in the collective memory of the United States as ...

As the frost begins to melt and the days grow longer, gardeners everywhere feel the tug of spring. The transition from ...

Three inches is the lawn mowing height recommended by most researchers. Fall is the most important time of year for ...

Winter desiccation can be managed through winter watering and anti-desiccant sprays.

The National Trust has listed a number of important jobs to do during the chillier months, from caring for birds to planning ...

Recycling your Christmas tree is an eco-friendly choice that not only benefits the environment but also gives your tree a ...

First, grab a notepad and take a walk around the garden. Assess each section, determining which plants can be saved, which ...

Old-growth juniper trees are a symbol of the American West. Their ancient and gnarled trunks and branches twist into haunting ...

Because it’s apparently too hard to cut the carbon emissions heating up the planet, many countries plan to sweep much of ...