Winter cold actually aids germination of some seeds. They will fare poorly if planted too late. It's advisable to plant seeds of California poppy, bread seed poppy, larkspur, nigella and bachelors ...

Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

“A significant development in recent years is the increasing demand for varieties suitable for waxing,” says Laura ...

Kaitlin Mitchell, a houseplant and garden expert, says that knowing common plant care concepts can empower you to be a better ...

SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...

When choosing colors for a flower bed, consider the colors of blooming trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines that will live ...

Q: I read your post about people reacting to canna lilies. It sure seems similar to what I experienced after pruning my canna lilies. Any time I’m working with them, I get blisters and bumps on my ...

In late winter, while the plant is dormant, it's the perfect time to propagate blueberries from hardwood cuttings.

Go ahead and make a list of what plants you want to grow and acquire your seeds. It’s still winter, so you should start your ...

The company said its Plant-It-Friendly retail sleeve is 95% plastic-free, with a 100% plastic-free version coming soon, with ...

Sure, errors happen, or the operator (me) uses seeds that a too old, which is frustrating because time is lost and a do-over ...

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