Shibori tie-dyeing in Arimatsu dates to early in the Edo period (1603-1867), when the craft was devised as an industry in a village poor for growing crops.

Known botanically as Echinacea (yes, as in the herbal tea), coneflowers hail largely from the tall-grass prairies of central ...

For a truly unique winter experience, try “snow golf” at Wasatch Mountain State Park, where the white stuff becomes both hazard and fairway in this unusual winter adaptation of the summer sport.

On a recent fine day, it seemed like a fun idea to go scout some locations for my summer outdoor sketching and watercolor classes. Begun way ...

But this idyllic time of year also brings an influx of hungry wildlife—if the rabbits haven't ransacked your garden yet, the deer are likely on their way. Deer can quickly undo your efforts overnight, ...

Save yourself a trip to the garden center by buying your next outdoor plant at one of these online retailers, which offer a ...

This plant often recommended as a deer-resistant species that helps keep these animals away. But is there truth to the claim?

Looking to quickly fill in empty spaces in your garden? Learn about the best fast-growing ground cover plants, according to ...

My garden has mostly shady areas with a small sunny bed. After visiting a garden center over the weekend, I am finding it very difficult to decide which plants to buy. Can you please suggest specific ...

Annuals: Nasturtiums, marigolds, dwarf sunflowers, zinnias, and borage are just a few easy-care annual flowers that pair ...

Running Hare and Bare Co. from her Dardenne Prairie home, Bunge began growing her own cutting flowers to supplement the ones ...