Leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, kale and arugula are good choices for a beginner. Basil, dill, oregano, mint, parsley, ...

Winter isn't peak season for most plants, including herbs, but if you harvest before cold weather sets in, you can enjoy the ...

Honeydew melons can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 11. Here's how to get started, make sure your next crop thrives, and when to harvest.

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map helps home gardeners pick which plants to grow. But recently, roughly a quarter of the country has moved zones. What does this mean for your backyard plants? This ...

With the arrival of spring in North America, many people are gravitating to the gardening and landscaping section of home improvement stores, where displays are overstocked with eye-catching seed ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. If you are like me, you buy new perennials, trees and shrubs every year. Most plants sold locally are hardy, but not all. It’s good to know the “zone ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Plant Hardiness Zone Map confirms what gardeners have been noticing for years – our winters aren’t as cold as they used to be. USDA just released new ...

Ready to slash your gardening costs and get a jump start on your growing season? Starting seeds indoors can save you up to 70% compared to buying seedlings, but timing is everything. This ...