Choosing the right size pot for aster variety is a primary consideration. Aster seeds require cold stratification for germination. Plant nursery seedlings six to eight weeks before heavy frost in ...

The Tauranga based self-taught green thumb has a business selling cut flower seeds. Her new book The Floral Dream: A guide to ...

Ferns are perfect plant for a shady porch. Learn how to keep your porch ferns alive and healthy through the fall and how to overwinter a porch fern.

Many gardens have not fared well with the dry late-summer/early fall conditions, so help is on the way with plenty of color ...

Key Points Raised beds are perfect for growing cool-season vegetables and annuals. Plant spring-blooming bulbs in your raised bed or start perennial seeds that require cold stratification. Use mulch ...

Choosing the best fall annuals for your garden starts with understanding how they perform in cooler weather. Look for plants ...

September started off mild, but quickly heated back up. It was also incredibly dry until the last full week of the month when we got the majority of our rainfall for September. Summer plants are ...

This weekend’s list of things to do includes Oktoberfest, haunted trails, an autumn jubilee, San Diego FC fan appreciation ...

Last week, I found myself browsing the poetry shelves of a public library, a good place to be in difficult and divided times. While there, I picked up and checked out three books. The first was a ...

Begonias, impatients, geraniums, and lantanas are just some of the annuals you need to overwinter before the fall frosts ...

Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...