A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

As promised, this week’s column is completely devoted to what is probably my favourite but most underrated winter vegetable — ...

Who has recently seen rutabagas on their plates? Probably very few of us. Unlike in Norway, it is not very popular or ...

Do you have an old fountain in the garden? If you don't use it, you can easily convert it into a tiered planter and fill it with your favorite flowers.

One of the easiest vegetables to grow in your garden is sweet potatoes, as well as other types of potatoes. Angela Judd from ...

Flavoursome garlic is an essential ingredient in so many recipes.  Easy to grow in the garden, it doesn’t take up too much space and it can be started off in the autumn or late winter in the ground or ...

It was over 5,000 years ago that the ancient Egyptians started bringing plants — most likely ferns and palm trees — indoors ...

Dahlias come in various colors, shapes, and sizes making them easy to include in any garden, container, and bouquet. Grow ...

Food lovers around the world are preparing for a taste revolution in 2025. From bold fusion flavors to inventive twists on old favorites, chefs and home cooks alike ...

Winter sowing gives seeds the chilling period (stratification) they need to break dormancy and germinate. Seeds sown into ...

The benefits don't stop there. Planting a wide variety of crops deters pests by making their target plant harder to find, ...

Why start vegetable seeds indoors before spring? While I love the seasons in New England, our winters make it hard for ...