From protecting plants after winter snow to knowing when to stop watering, these practical gardening tips help set the stage ...

Winter pruning gives spring growth a chance to thrive. (Malus domestica) and many other fruit trees benefit from pruning ...

You might be inspired to plant your gardens after the arrival of warmer air. But should you put those plants in the ground with the threat of lingering cold and frost? You might be inspired to plant ...

Now, about that habit… My journal has saved me on many occasions when I was trying to remember a “how did I…” or “what did I… ...

Spring is here, and that means it’s time to breathe new life into your garden! But before you rush out to plant, there’s one important step to take–cleaning up. Spring garden sanitation might not ...

After the devastating layoffs at the paper in late January, a voluntary buyout period went into effect. Enough people accepted special severance packages that several of us were able to return to the ...