Hempfield Area students will get to put their science lessons into action through the help of a donation of composting tools ...

Diseased or pest-contaminated plant material is an exception; it should be cut back in the fall and properly disposed of (not ...

Rain, wind, and winter storms can shift all the topsoil away from your garden, which can deprive your plants of nutrient-rich soil. A good layer of mulch can help buffer the effects of winter storms ...

In this intriguing experiment, we explore the effects of inserting copper wire through a tomato stem. Join us as we delve ...

The Millennium Seed Bank at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew marks its 25th anniversary. It stores over 2.5 billion wild plant ...

Orchids grow differently from other houseplants. Knowing how and when to prune them will give you healthier, happier plants ...

One clever gardener has found a simple, zero-cost fix using something most of us toss in the trash: empty toilet paper rolls.

As the vibrant colors of summer and autumn fade from our gardens, it’s easy to assume that all outdoor life has gone dormant.

As you prepare your gardens for winter, consider marking the location of late emerging perennials to avoid accidentally ...

Dahlias are not winter-hardy in our climate so they must be lifted for repeated use. The success of this process involves careful digging, curing, and storage to prevent the fleshy tubers from ...

Thais Vasconcelos calls the University of Michigan Herbarium her "baby" and is making history as its first female director ...

Each year in late summer and fall, beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) catches my eye and reminds me of its fantastic fruit ...