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

Garden beds, borders, containers, and sunny areas where tall plants are desired Hardiness Zones: 6-10 3. Caladium (Caladium x ...

Are you growing food, flowers and other plants on a patio, balcony or deck? Tell us about your small-space container garden ...

Self-seeding plants make gardening easier by naturally dropping seeds and growing new plants without much effort. These ...

The newest and coolest plants available to local gardeners are always stars of the show, including evergreen shade-loving ...

The elements of the outdoors that allow plants to thrive – light, warmth, and water – can all be brought indoors with a little creativity and the right resources.

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

Spring is just around the corner and as such, there are certain plants which should be sowed now in order to have a colourful ...

Hostas are perennials that provide significant foliage interest in your flower garden or landscape. Miss America consists of heart-shaped green leaves with white centers and light green streaking.The ...

Winter sowing gives seeds the chilling period (stratification) they need to break dormancy and germinate. Seeds sown into containers outdoors get a cold exposure naturally; the alternative is to store ...

Plants can't retreat to inside, and during times of extreme cold, like this recent cold snap, we may find ourselves wondering how our plants will fare.

Many things grow in gardens food, clothing, shelter. And, as Camille Paulsen and her Puyallup garden and organizational ...