Until my daughter began helping me in the garden, I never realized how much I would learn by gardening with children. I knew I would take her out to the  …

Depending upon the person you ask, the fruit of the gods could be the pomegranate, grapes, pears, persimmons, or oranges. There may be more fruits that I've missed, but there's  …

I envy those who live in warm climates, where "tender perennials" are simply "perennials" to them. Each year I plant perennial plants like lavender, knowing that it will die in  …

You’re probably wondering what you — one person — can do to help. Well, look no further than your current garden, that unused patch of earth in your backyard or  …

You’ve heard of fairy gardens, octopus gardens (in the shade!), and hanging gardens. Now, it’s time to introduce the Valentine garden to the mix. Because honestly, what’s more romantic than  …

If you think about it, the idea of surface sowing seeds isn't that radical. I can guarantee there aren't many gardeners carefully measuring out the perfect depth to plant dandelion  …

I know the feeling of being a garden hoarder. And it’s not that I don’t love to share my harvest … in theory. But sometimes there is a period after  …

I’ve been gardening for as long as I can remember. It’s a tradition in my family—everyone pitches in, whether it’s planting seeds or weeding the rows. My grandparents did it  …

People feel a lot of ways about their gardens, whether it's the delight of tomatoes turning red, anguish over squash vine borers, or satisfaction in watching a perennial garden change  …

It can be tough to find the right Valentine gifts for gardeners. They're a relatively self-sufficient bunch. They also probably fall into two groups: those who already have every imaginable  …