Sometimes it can be harder to feel motivated when the temperatures drop and days are shorter in the fall. It is understandable why gardening may take a back seat, but it is not too late to make a ...

Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an active place. Birds are feasting on last season's seed heads, filling their bellies and dropping seeds all over the ground. These ...

Many gardeners start flower, vegetable and herb seeds indoors during winter months in order to have seedlings to plant outdoors after the last spring frost occurs, typically around the last week in ...

Cold winter days might keep us indoors, but now is the perfect time to plan for warmer days and gardening. Consider these ...

Winter pansies (Viola hiemalis), also known as ice pansies, provide beautiful color in the garden come fall and winter. They come in a range of shades, from blues and purples to reds and pinks, making ...

Transform milk jugs, soda bottles and other items into mini-grow chambers to start some of your favorite and hard to find transplants from seeds.

Establishing winter cover crops after or between harvests can be a great way to preserve soil structure, protect against erosion and produce biomass that feeds the soil ecology. However, if you’re in ...

Winter can slow down the growth of many plants, but some continue to thrive with a little extra care, and black pepper, often called the “queen of spices”, is one of them. Known for its distinctive ...