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

How many pots is that? Nearly 242 million. Wow! Historically, more plants were sold as bare-root, ball and burlap, or in ...

Groundhog saw his shadow, sort of. The up-and-down, freeze-thaw conditions that are so stressful for plants in the maritime ...

Now you know what "bright indirect light" means! Your home has varying levels of natural light, making it tricky to know where your houseplants will thrive. Whether you're new to growing houseplants ...

Walk With a Friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park: 9 a.m. first Wednesday and third Sunday of the month. Take a guided walk ...

SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...

If you have a plant that’s not looking so great, first take a deep breath — it’s probably not dying. Plants, like people, ...

The air inside a home can get very dry during the winter. Keep your plants away from heaters to minimize the damage that dry air can do to them. A few crunch leaf edges are normal during the winter.

When choosing colors for a flower bed, consider the colors of blooming trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines that will live ...

Mitchell says phototropism is “nature’s magic” and is responsible for plants being able to stretch their stems, leaves, and budding flowers toward the strongest source of light. With that said, the ...

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

Yes, it’s still officially winter. Roses are the quintessential summer flower. But repeat blooming roses such as floribunda ...