Winter sowing gives seeds the chilling period (stratification) they need to break dormancy and germinate. Seeds sown into ...

Ask the Gardener offers tips on lighting, the proper soil mix, and watering to ensure your plants get off to their early and best start.

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O ne of the things I love about gardening at home is that it gives you a lot of opportunities to essentially do your own ...

Cross Country Nurseries in Stockton, New Jersey, feeds the needs of pepper lovers across the U.S. with a successful shipping ...

As an enthusiastic gardener, I’m always on the lookout for simple yet effective techniques to boost the health and ...

On the hunt for a one-pot wonder? Shrimp and sausage jambalaya is the dish you're looking for ... Add some Southern gold—that would be butter—and then the holy trinity of Louisiana cuisine: onion, ...

Researchers from the University of Cambridge say that invasive species including snakes and lizards are slipping unnoticed into Britain in shipments of cut flowers and potted plants. Continental ...

Hanging baskets and patio pots are a quick and easy way of brightening up your patio, balcony or front door. Plant summer displays during late spring, keeping them in a light, frost-free place until ...

Owning a ton of pots and pans isn’t necessary, even if you cook a lot — but owning a mix of the right ones is. In my years of using and testing many different pieces of cookware in my own home ...