Struggling to attract orioles or bluebirds? Discover the essential native plants and keystone species like Oak trees and Milkweed that support the Capital Region’s bird populations. Plus, a guide to ...

One of the most common examples involves the use of manure. Gardeners frequently incorporate raw manure in the fall or ...

Columnist Joyce Bupp is puzzled by an unrecognizable bulb her chickens unearthed in her flower bed. She solves the mystery: a ...

The days are getting longer, the light is softening, and there’s a warm breeze in the air. It must be April.  April is one of ...

These 12 perennial herbs don't require much space, are easy to grow, and can majorly upgrade your drinks and meals.

Keeping a native flower garden looking beautiful throughout the entire growing season is an art that is easily achievable with these strategic planting and maintenance tips.

Each spring, as we move our seedlings out into the garden, we have a once-a-year opportunity. But so many gardeners let it pass by. This is your chance to put a few little important extras ...

Learn when to transplant surprise lilies, whether rice hulls make good mulch and how to grow tomatoes in containers.

A hummingbird or two visiting your backyard garden consistently is truly magical. If you want more moments with hummingbirds, and you want them reliably, all season long, the single best thing you can ...

In your vegetable garden, transplant broccoli, cabbage, chard, and kale into the garden starting mid-March. Cool-season vegetable seeds such as lettuce, radishes, carrots, peas, parsley, beets, and ...

Fortunately, finding the good life here is as easy as getting the right gear and finding your people while doing the things ...

Tulips grow to different heights, depending on the type. There are many things you can do to assist your tulips with their ...