The very last day of May this year surprised me: we got three inches of rain in a little over 12 hours. Although not unheard ...

The nights are finally warm, so tomatoes, peppers and other heat-loving crops can be planted in the ground. Lettuce and kale ...

Gardeners often feel as though they need to focus on planting either ornamentals or edibles, but integrating both is now a ...

Willard Elementary School got a green makeover this spring thanks to Green Edens LLC. The Evanston-based landscaping and design company donated their time ...

If you're looking to start a garden, both sunken beds and raised beds can play an important purpose. Here's how to decide ...

In the last 120 days we’ve received about half of our yearly precipitation. That’s a lot for us and our plants to deal with.

I’ve been lucky enough to travel to Philadelphia numerous times to visit family, eventually discovering that the city is ...

There’s a traffic jam in the driveway — great plants freshly home from the garden center, all awaiting a chance to prove ...

There are four colors in the begonia series―Surefire Red, Rose, White and the newest is Cherry Cordial with high gloss ...

The peaceful backyard garden of Beattie Williams in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is a master class in the use of raised beds in a ...

Jillian Patrie | University of Minnesota Yard and Garden Extension ...