If you have harvested milkweed seeds from existing plants, the typical perennial varieties that need cold stratification ...

Grow milkweeds for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Milkweed seeds require a cold, moist process called stratification in ...

Starting seeds indoors is a smart way to get a head start on spring gardening. But after weeks of ensuring your seedlings have enough water and sunlight to thrive, the last thing you want is for them ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Trees are our silent sentinels, guardians of the health of the ecosystem, and often referred to as "the lungs of the planet." That's why caring for them and planting new trees ...

This herb can be grown indoors or out, and there are benefits to both options. Which choice should you make? We'll explain what you need to consider.

One of the easiest members of the onion family to grow, shallots mature faster and require less space than their counterparts ...

Warmer weather is here, but it’s not summer garden season yet. We still need to get through some chilly nights, so while you’re patiently waiting to stick warm-weather plants in the garden, you can ...

Rhubarb is a low-maintenance and reliable perennial plant ideal for any productive garden, as you can harvest stems for crumbles, pies, jams, cakes, and more, for many years. There are different ways ...

Get a jump on the gardening season by starting vegetable and flower seeds indoors now, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Donna Aufdenberg. “Starting seeds indoors doesn’t have ...

1. Fill growing containers to within a quarter-inch of the top with moistened seed-starting medium. "I usually hand-mix warm water with the very dry medium prior to filling my containers," says Harris ...

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE State Forest Nursery has had several years of record-breaking sales since the peak of the pandemic as people turned to outdoor activities for stress relief. But manager William ...