Fall is the best time to think about spring. Spring bulbs, that is. Before the ground freezes, plant bulbs of tulips, daffodils, and more for a great springtime flower show. But, which bulbs bloom together and make friends with other plants in your garden.
Growing underground, root vegetables can be easily overlooked. But don't miss out on some of Sarah Marcheschi's favorite root veggies and the delicious treats they make..
Itâs easy to attract hummingbirds to your garden. Plant decorative sage, beebalm, and other nectar-rich flowers that hummingbirds love. From early-blooming shrubs and perennial plants to annual Salvia, there are hundreds of plants that will invite hummi.
Christmas is right around the corner, and you're struggling to think of the perfect give for your garden lover. Well, no sweat, because Darren has a great list of gardening books that any green thumb will enjoy..
Marianne has some great ideas for some festive, fall container gardens. Adding shrubs, flowers, and even pumpkins can create the perfect container for the season..
Assure your plants will happily weather the winter by preparing your garden for the cold. Jean Starr will talk about bringing garden accessories indoors, frost and freeze information, mulching, and pruning before the first snow falls..
Vacationing in the Mediterranean sounds nice, but why not bring the Med to you? You can relax and enjoy the breeze with a bit of lavender in your garden. Not only does it add great color and calm to your outdoor space, but lavender is also great for indoo.
Nina Koziol gives advice in growing beans so you can enjoy a hardy bean meal after harvest..
Fall is here, and winter is on it's way. Time to protect your plants with some mulch so they can be nice and cozy come winter time..
Marianne Binetti gives advice on the top ten perennials for drought resistance. These plants will return year after year and once established require only moderate water..
Nina Koziol loves squash in her summer garden. Learn how to plant, pick, and eat these versatile veggies..
More and more, event planners from DIYers to professional florists are looking to fresh cut flowers locally. While most of U.S. grown cut flowers come from California, there are dozens of flower farms in the Midwest. Jean Starr will talk to growers about .
It's easy to grow your own spuds in the ground or in pots. Nina Koziol walks you through the best way to grow your own garden potatoes..
Perennials that hold their own through the rigors of winter are few and far between. Jean Starr lists several that stay colorful at least through December, and often into March..
As the Holidays come around the corner, Darren Sheriff, has some great ideas for indoor plants and advice on how to care for them..
Growing a gorgeous garden can be so rewarding, especially if you start from seed. Nina Koziol knows all about seed growing and how to be successful..
Learn how to deal with the top 10 garden pests, organically!.
Each year, plants are tested for performance in trials throughout North America. One of the longest-lived programs for selecting the best plants is the All America Selections program, which began in 1932. Plants that have been determined through these tes.
Jean Starr lists 10 coleus that provide great color without the flowers. Most coleus like sun, and can be mixed with lots of other plants, the best of which contain one of the colors of the coleus leaves, making for great color echoes..
This article discusses how to grow floristâs cyclamen indoors. Cyclamen plants need little care during their summer dormant period. Cyclamen bloom in winter and spring and again in the fall..
