OK, we’ve had plenty of cold. We endured several weeks of the Ohio Valley gray. And now we’ve even had that annual meanie joke of a sunny, warm February week that is a bit like Florida sticking its ...

Forsythia and pussy willows are easiest to force. Some fruits buds can be forced, too. Pussy willows grow wild and are available at nurseries. Even though spring has arrived — according to the ...

Fun guys (and gals) love fungi, mostly of the culinary persuasion (though an argument can be made for a different type of fun shroom, that’s not what we’re discussing today). Before enjoying them, ...

Light fall pruning keeps lavender neat, healthy, and less prone to winter injury. Never cut more than one-third of new growth or prune too late in fall. Avoid cutting woody stems since lavender won’t ...

There are many aspects to gardening and most gardeners have preferences. Propagating plant cuttings and germinating seeds are two of the more enjoyable facets of gardening, particularly when compared ...