My family is Irish and according to Gaelic folklore the hawthorn is strongly associated with fairies and is often referred to ...

While some bulbs, like tulips, can be planted and forgotten, other tender bulbs often require an extra step in winter to keep ...

During the dreary days of winter, we often long for the colors of spring. With a little planning, we can bring those spring colors indoors by forcing flowering bulbs to ...

When the first frost hits, your garden's not done yet - it's just time for a little tough love. Learn which plants need a ...

Calla lilies usually flower in summer, but you can brighten up your winter home by forcing them to bloom out of season, which is actually easier than it sounds.

We've yet to experience a hard frost or dip below zero degrees here in the north west of Ireland but the shorter day length ...

Following an unanticipated early frost in September, I undertook prompt efforts to clear flower beds, assisted a neighbor harvest remaining summer vegetables, and attempted to preserve annual and trop ...

Houseplants are wonderful to have as they add life to indoor spaces. They also help to purify the air and bring a... The post ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — There are plenty of things to do in fall to make sure your lawn and garden are ready when spring rolls around. Here's one that doesn't require a ton of effort, but can make your ...

Down on the river’s lower plain, though, the wilderness gives way to farmland. Here, a handful of growers produce nearly all of America’s Easter lily bulbs, which are then shipped off to greenhouses ...

Spring flowering bulbs bloom in our climate between February and April. They add charming beauty to our spring gardens. Feel free to purchase bulbs from nurseries now while the selection is good, but ...

Autumn is in full force. Green leaves have turned to brilliant shades of red and gold that flutter to the ground in their yearly dance. The garden is winding down in preparation for its long winter ...