What do botanists do in winter? Do we require a period of dormancy, like many of the plants we study? I decided otherwise and chose to ...

In my part of Alaska, not far from Anchorage, winter solstice is always a dark day, but not because of the lack of light.

Mulch around the base with composted bark, well-rotted compost or manure to insulate the roots to encourage strong regrowth ...

With the new year comes a fresh wave of plants arriving at the Garden Centre over the coming weeks and months.

Learning how to grow the marsh mallow plant in your garden is relatively straightforward, and this tough perennial is ...

Want to add a touch of royalty to your home garden without putting in much effort? Take a look at the top seven ...

These 20 new annual flowers come recommended as the top new introductions of flower trialers and other professional flower-watchers.

Blooming in fiery colours over a long period, good for wildlife, useful companion plants, and edible, you can never have ...

As I drive to and from winter recreation sites in the Central Gorge and nearby mountains, I can’t help but notice the native ...

Learn all about the different stages of cannabis plant growth, the factors that affect the marijuana growing process, & tips ...

Knowing when and how to prune elderberry ensures the deciduous shrub always looks its best and is smothered in flowers and ...

Don’t get carried away when doing this. About half the height of the plant should have foliage. So, for a 6-foot-tall sweet ...