Heavy snows need to be brushed off from tree and shrub branches to prevent breaking. Ice events can cause broken branches. Prune out damage. Recycled evergreen boughs from the holidays can be used to ...

There is nothing more satisfying for a vegetable gardener than sitting down to a summer meal to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor. We endure the challenging work needed to have a ...

Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...

As the winter blues hit, the hope for bright colors and sunny skies urges gardeners to plan for the upcoming growing season.

As we head toward cooler weather and the end of the outdoor vegetable garden growing season, now is the perfect time to take stock of how well (or not so well!) our gardens performed this year. • What ...

Start seeds that require a pre-chilling period. Seeds can be planted in trays and refrigerated for designated times. Examples include milkweed, liatris, shining blue star and blue false indigo. Take ...

If you can’t wait to plant a summer’s worth of nutritious and delicious vegetables, maybe you don’t have to. With the right equipment and attention, you can maintain a successful indoor grow room. How ...

• Did the location get enough sun? How did the sunlight change near the end of the season? Were you able to easily water in dry weather? Was it too wet? • Did each vegetable variety have the ...