While strawberry plants need some cold to send them into dormancy, they also need protection from freezing weather. Here's ...

My beets were slow to grow this year, so I bought a bunch at the farmers’ market. I was taken aback when the seller chopped off the vegetable’s foliage and attempted to discard it after handing me ...

As the chill of winter sets in, a garden's hidden gems begin to reveal themselves, offering unexpected bursts of color and fragrance amidst the frost.

October is a busy month in the garden, with tasks including pruning stalwart shrubs, refreshing containers and tidying up ...

1. Ivy Ivy (Hedera helix) is one of the most valuable late-season plants for wildlife. Its small, greenish-yellow flowers ...

Be ready to move half-hardy and tender plants such as pelargoniums, some salvias and fuchsias in October. They need to be cut ...

Despite the weather getting cooler, there are plenty of crops that can be sown now for a bountiful harvest in the coming ...

Blackberries (Rubus spp.) — dark purple, sweet-tart fruits high in vitamins and disease-fighting compounds -- are protected by thorny canes that twist into impenetrable brambles when left unattended.

Despite the crisp autumn air and shortening days, October presents a prime opportunity for gardeners. While tidying up demands attention, the soil remains warm enough for planting. This month, you can ...