I'm not gonna lie; it's darn hot as I'm writing this. The heat index is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and my parsley is looking at me like, "C'mon, woman! Where's  …

When it comes to magnolias, the Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana) stands out from the crowd in one spectacular way: its timing. While many trees are still shaking off Winter's  …

It's no secret that fresh vegetables are good for you. It's also no secret that many of us don't have enough fresh veggies in our diets. I could leave it  …

I sometimes wish watering my vegetable garden (and folding laundry, and cleaning bathrooms) was as easy as an I Dream of Jeannie head-nod. (Am I dating myself?) It's not that  …

  Above clusters of heart-shaped leaves sprouting white scalloped-edged bells, climbing a bending stalk, a bumblebee bizzes into a top fresh blossom. Oh, Bee, what do you see? About the Author: Susan Griffith, a former librarian and college professor, lives,  …

Heirloom lettuce plants produce seeds that you can cultivate and breed. Learn more below so you can grow new heirloom lettuce varieties each year. Heirloom Lettuce Seeds and Why You Want  …

One thing about gardening is that there are lots of gadgets that can help you grow a better garden. At least that’s the sales pitch. Some of them, I’m not  …

I have to say, the technique for keeping squirrels out of a garden that Emily-Jane Hills Orford shared in today’s story, 150 Plastic Forks, was new to me. The medium  …

Water is the lifeblood of your garden because it fuels plant growth, nutrient absorption and overall vitality. However, with climate change causing more frequent droughts and water restrictions, relying on  …

Is there any flower more lovely than the sunflower? Famous post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh painted a series of sunflower canvases. It appears on the state flag of Kansas. There’s  …