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A wintertime visit to Massee Lane Gardens near Fort Valley affords guests a cool-weather dose of flowers in bloom thanks to ...

Whether you're a beginning gardener or just want low-maintenance blooms, here are the easiest flowers to grow in your flower ...

Hilary and Christopher Mueller of Incredible Seeds offer a hand-picked selection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds. New for 2026, they have a compact tomato called Bush Beefsteak, great in pots ...

You need to have another perennial ready to grab that baton and start blooming as the prior one finishes. It doesn’t have to be contiguous. In fact, it’s cool if it isn’t. That lets interest in your ...

Kansas City broke an 83-year record when it reached 76 degrees on Monday. Experts say with more warm weather ahead, gardeners need to be cautious of planting too soon.

Artichokes can be grown as perennials or annuals, depending on your growing zone.

With blooms breaking out all over, here are the best spots to experience the amazing world of wildflowers this spring in Southern California.

The same science that could help cut flowers last longer could also keep everyday fruits and vegetables—such as apples, ...

Late winter isn't just for garden planning. Certain perennials benefit from early planting, setting the stage for stronger ...

A super long-blooming native Joe-Pye eupatorium, a new pink-bloomer that’s a hummingbird magnet, and four new perennial flowers that earned national trial-garden honors lead the list of perennial ...

The bills, issued by Aster for 2025/26, apply to households connected to Aster-managed sewerage treatment plants across the county and have ...