They say that variety is the spice of life. I would have to agree with that comment on so many levels. It is just as ...

A bitter cold spell, often caused by a dip in the polar vortex, may cause some gardeners to worry about their plants.

While National Arbor Day is always in April, many Floridians do not know that Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in ...

Cutting trees growing near the home's roof line. Patrolling anywhere dry leaves or pine needles can collect, including at the ...

I’m not a big fan of unrealistic New Year’s resolutions such as “keep my papers organized and desk tidy,” for example. But I ...

A Minnesota storm chaser recently went viral on social media for a video he posted praying over a fiery street during the ...

While gardens might seem to sleep during the winter, there’s no sleeping on the job for serious gardeners. This is the time to prune, plan and prepare the garden so it will emerge, ready to ...

The finalists have been selected, and voting is now open to decide your favorite redesign of the Illinois state flag.

Parenting doesn’t come with an expiration date, but the dynamics between parents and adult children can sometimes get a bit ...

A plant's internal system for prepping for winter is all fine and good. But that system is impacted by external forces.

Michiganians are witnessing a classic case of environmental policy gone awry. The state Department of Natural Resources has ...

I am amazed to find so many readers are still waiting for my usual January fare: annual garden catalog columns.