Starting new plants from stem cuttings is a fun and easy way to propagate them. Many herbs and common perennials, along with geraniums, impatiens, fuchsias, heliotrope, lantana and many other plants, are easy to root indoors.
With the right ingredients on hand, you can mix up your own batch of healthy potting soil.
I finally made it out into the garden this week to cut back some of my perennials. Right now is the perfect time here in Pennsylvania—and in many other parts of the country—to cut down ornamental grasses and last year's perennial stalks.
Basil doesn’t have to be relegated to the spice cabinet. Make it the shining star in one of these home or kitchen projects.
Keep one of your favorite herbs for year-round use with one of these drying or freezing methods.
Now that the weather is finally warming up a bit, I plan to head to the garden this weekend to plant some seeds of several cool-weather crops.
After 2012’s record highs and lengthy drought, 2013 is getting off to a noticeably cooler start.
It’s time to head out and cut back last year's asparagus ferns. Asparagus pruning is one of my least favorite springtime chores, but it’s also one of the most essential.
I’m a serious sucker for interesting plants, especially those with funky growth habits. I've recently been introduced to two different plants that have the most intriguing growth habits: the spiral.
It's nearly pea-planting time! One of my favorite homegrown veggies, peas find a spot in my garden each and every year.
A plant that I'm waiting on with great anticipation is my mountain mint.
Indulge in the first greens of spring with this light, creamy soup.
