It is still pretty cold outdoors and I have to confess to not really getting out there too much recently. Fortunately, at this time of the ...

Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' (Image: Ruth Darrah) It is best planted near the door or path so that you can enjoy the scent as much as possible. Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in ...

With spring just around the corner, you may want to start your seeds indoors. Here are some things you should know.

You can’t beat bulbs for maximum charm and minimum effort, and there are some floral superstars that are virtually non-fail ...

If you're hoping for hundreds of beautiful blooms in spring and summer, a gardening expert has shared the "most important job ...

In 2013, the widely acclaimed artist Carrie Mae Weems — a charismatic artist, activist and educator, known for installations, ...

Valentine’s Day is arguably one of the busiest holidays of the year for flower shops and garden centers. Andy Kay, owner of The Green Thumbers in Davenport, said Valentine’s Day and the two days ...

Whether you create a stacked-rock spiral or a basic cedar square, a raised bed can be a great way to expand your gardening options. And planning for this project makes a great winter pastime, too.

Boost your basil's flavor, help it ward off pests, and improve its access to nutrients by growing this aromatic, flowering ...

By Felder Rushing Gardening Columnist Winter weather’s effects on the garden getting to you? Not this jaded horticulturist, ...

But almost everybody else likes lavender (Lavandula). It’ one of the few perennial plants in the blue, purple and mauve hues.

Sharp handheld shears are an invaluable tool for any gardener. From pruning bushes to snipping herbs to deadheading flowers, ...