David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Ed Hume, the longtime king of Pacific Northwest gardening, recommends reading and follow the instructions on the back of the seed package. MCT The end of February is a curious time for Puget Sound ...

When it's time to start seeds indoors and you discover you don't have a seed starting kit, don't run to the store -- Check ...

A patio is one of the best places to enjoy the summer—especially when it's surrounded by lush greenery. One way to quickly add beautiful blooms to this space is with fast-growing flowers, which will ...

Stepping outside to a burst of sweet, spicy fragrance mixed with delicate, fringed petals in shades of pink and rose is a wonderful experience on any patio or balcony. Dianthus gratianopolitanus, also ...

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

Question: We would like to grow our fall broccoli transplants from seed. Do we start the seeds in the ground or in pots? Answer: Florida gardeners soon discover our sandy soils seem to consume seeds ...