A. I’ve grown snapdragons from seed for years, and have always found them among the easiest flowers to grow. Best of all, most varieties I’ve tried turn out to be short-term perennials; that is, the ...

Gardening and plants are a huge focus in my life, and I love to read about gardening. Recently I read an article about ...

Starting seeds indoors can feel daunting if you’ve never done it before, especially when pre-started seedlings are readily ...

Slugs can wreck gardens in January as they can greatly damage plants already vulnerable due to the cold, but there is an easy ...

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Adding to the problems, redtips began to succumb to a fatal disease called Entomosporium fungal leaf spot. First evidence was maroon speckles on the leaves. Next, branches would turn a pale green, ...

While creeping thyme is fairly tolerant to many conditions, that doesn't mean you can abandon care of it all together. To ...

I enjoy a cup of herbal tea made with fresh herbs from the garden, especially lemon verbena, and even good old mint. I may ...

Gardening expert Fiona Jenkins has shared the five flower bulbs you can plant in January and February to give your garden a ...

Grow your own food. You don't need a large space to grow herbs, small fruits or vegetables. Even containers can be used. For ...

Tribune Happy New Year! My New Year’s wish is for nice, slow, soaking rainfalls to help our new plants establish and our established plants thrive. What’s your garden ...