Ever find yourself staring at all those empty containers piling up in your kitchen and wondering if they could be useful? Turns out, your recycling bin is full of hidden treasures for gardeners.

I almost feel guilty writing about this because it is so simple that anyone can do it. So, what exactly is “it”? It is winter ...

Transform milk jugs, soda bottles and other items into mini-grow chambers to start some of your favorite and hard to find ...

Viola × wittrockiana, commonly referred to as pansies, are like cabbages and leafy greens in that they love a little bit of ...

Part craft project, part midwinter experiment, winter sowing allows gardeners to get something growing with cold-hardy seeds.

It’s either time — or nearly time — to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the frozen ground, whipping ...

Whatever your planting style, deciding what to put in winter containers means you need to get creative with your choices. Your efforts will be totally on show as there's usually so little competition ...

Many gardeners start flower, vegetable and herb seeds indoors during winter months in order to have seedlings to plant outdoors after the last spring frost occurs, typically around the last week in ...

By Karen Tesch, Master Gardener at NCWMGA Winter sowing is an easy, inexpensive seed-starting technique where seeds of ...

Many Southern California native trees offer vibrant fall colors What to know about protecting your trees from fungal infection Deck your garden with boughs of holly, a plant rich in symbolism and ...