You don’t need a backyard. You don’t need a plot at the community garden. You don’t even need to dedicate that much time.

Start by choosing seeds from a New England or Connecticut–based company. Local seed companies offer varieties adapted to our shorter growing season and changing spring temperatures. One seed packet is ...

You'll have the best luck if you garden in a warmer climate, but many plants can be grown outdoors for spices derived from ...

Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. Upcoming Rolling Meadows Garden Club: 6 ...

There are numerous natural ways to go about it without hurting them ...

Our roses are gearing up to bloom after a winter of rest. But while we patiently wait for flower heads to burst open, aphids ...

Every year on March 3, the world celebrates World Wildlife Day. If you’ve ever wondered whether your garden could truly make ...

March is an exciting time in the garden as it marks the beginning of the growing season. As the temperature starts to rise ...

If you're planning to use fresh herbs in the kitchen, your kitchen windowsill makes for a convenient spot to grow them. Here's how to help those herbs thrive.

Don't risk accidentally beheading your glorious spring blooms, here's what to know about mowing lawn if you have spring bulbs ...

Bold apricot blooms, tropical foliage and months of colour from one summer bulb – learn when to plant Canna 'Apricot Frost' and keep it flowering.

Ready to give up backyard composting because it's too difficult? It may surprise you to learn that prolific (and kind-of-cute ...