Dragon fruit or pitaya are fascinating in many ways. They come from a tropical, climbing cactus (Hylocereus) that might be ...

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

Now that we are in the doldrums of winter and our gardens are waiting to be woken up by the warmth of the spring sunshine, now is the perfect time ...

Sea holly is a striking perennial that makes an eye-catching addition to a sunny garden. Native to Central and Eastern Europe ...

Watermelons are beloved for their sweet, juicy flesh, making them a popular fruit in many home gardens. Growing watermelon ...

Gaillardia pulchella, gaillardia or blanket-flower is one of our fun Florida natives. It is a colorful flowering plant often ...

Knowing how to grow common mullein – from seed, cuttings and plant divisions – will not only boost your plot’s wildlife and ...

AS a gardener, you wouldn’t plant a rhododendron in chalky soil. And when it comes to clematis – it ‘roots in the shade – ...

The so-called Funnel Beaker Culture (4000–2800 BCE) represents the first phase in Southern Scandinavia/northern Germany in which people were agriculturalists and kept livestock. The lifestyle of these ...

As gardeners, weeds are one of our biggest pet peeves. They compete with our plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight, take ...

In addition to planting during the correct months, another activity Brevardians must do is to improve the soil (a big disadvantage is our sandy soil).

Mountain mint grows best in full to partial sun in USDA Zones 4-8. Grow it in well-draining soil in raised beds, containers, ...