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I know that just about the last thing on anyone’s mind in December is gardening, no matter where you live. But just in case you need to get outdoors...

I like being outdoors, even in the cold days of winter. If the sun is shining on the snow, you almost forget how cold it is. It’s pretty...

Way back when I asked readers to recommend perennial plants for novice gardeners, Coline, who gardens in Calgary Alberta Canada (Zone 3), recommended Icelandic Poppies. I still find it...

Mulching may not be on your list of things to do this time of year, if you live in a cold climate. But you might want to rethink that....

It used to be just religion and politics we had to avoid discussing. Now lines are drawn everywhere from Casual Friday to Tupperware. I’m always amazed how...

Do bulbs planted in a lawn have to be allowed to yellow and die on their own, like bulbs planted in the garden? And if so, will mowing...

I’ve never fully bought into the idea that fall is for planting. In my experience, loosening the soil too late in the season just makes it easier for the voles...

Every year several gardeners write in wondering why they're not getting more squash on their vines, even though they have plenty of flowers. Chances are good the problem is...

What would Thanksgiving turkey be without sage? Sage is one of those wonderful Mediterranean herbs that asks only for sun and warmth and then takes care of itself. ...

This question came up several times this fall. Container gardening has been on the increase, but what do you do with all those plants once you close down the...