The long awaited and eagerly anticipated seed catalogs have begun arriving in mailboxes, tempting veteran and newbie gardeners to begin planning for the upcoming spring garden season. So many choices, ...

A squeeze test to feel the soil is one of the best ways to tell if it's ready for planting. Slightly warmer soil that's springy and falls apart is a sign that it's set for seeds. Good early spring ...

The garden may be asleep, but that doesn't mean the gardener gets to hibernate. Winter is more than just a dormant period; it's a unique opportunity to focus on the tasks that often get overlooked ...

The days are finally starting to get a little longer, so you’re probably eyeing your yard and thinking about possibilities instead of sadness. Even your houseplants start to look a little more hopeful ...