A few weeks ago, a friend from Loudonville asked what my favorite early flowering plant was? Answering that question is like answering the question, “Who is my favorite child?” Honestly, I love all ...

Azaleas have low nutritional needs to put on a brilliant show of flowers. However, they do need an occasional boost to keep ...

It might not be gardening weather yet. But a new free seed library in Sioux City will have you planning and dreaming of your summer flower garden ...

To begin prepping geraniums for May’s outdoor containers, starting about March 1, trim the plants back a little, removing all ...

Being more purposeful about planting our landscapes to enjoy their natural beauty during all four seasons is a relatively recent trend in landscaping. There can be snow-covered elegance in winter if ...

Many California natives require fire to germinate their seeds and so we could see some of them sprouting this winter and ...

I have picked out a couple of hanging plants to grow from your suggestions. Now I’m bold enough to try some upright plants, if you will give me some suggestions.

If there were ever a flower synonymous with long summer days, it would be the hydrangea. These billowing bushes are perfect ...

With spring ever so close, the urge to have that beautiful garden color can seem nagging. Here are ways to force the start of ...

Foliage plants such as pothos, peperomia, philodendron, spider plant and sanseveria also make great gifts as they are easy to ...

Valentine’s Day is a time for expressing love and appreciation for others, which is often done by giving cut flowers and, ...

Heather Andrews, aka “The Thoughtful Gardener,” is slated as the keynote speaker. She will present “Traveling for Garden ...