Madison Cox, who grew up in Marin, will be honored at the Garden Conservancy’s fundraiser luncheon on Oct. 17. (Courtesy of The Garden Conservancy) Celebrated garden designer Madison Cox, founder of ...

It's important to stay cool in extreme heat to reduce the risk of heat exhaustion or heatstroke, especially if you don't have AC.

Orchids have a difficult reputation, but as long as you maintain air flow and allow the roots to breathe, your indoor orchids should thrive.

All those candy wrappers. All that plastic. If you love spooky season, contemplating the ecological impact of Halloween can be scary. Especially if, like me, your telltale black heart belongs to that ...

Nicole Gray discovers that you don't need a huge budget or a team of professionals to pull off a stunning transformation.

Fall is the time to plant your flowering bulbs for the spring. Here's how to keep the squirrels away and prevent deer from eating your tulips.

The invasion of stink bugs into my house has begun. If that was bad enough, the box elder bugs (Boisea trivittatus) have joined the party, too. If you are dealing ...

The free event is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the community room at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St.

Key Takeaways Begonias can be grown in beds, containers, window boxes, hanging baskets, or as houseplants.Move begonias inside when outside and inside temperatures are about the same to prevent leaf ...

Mums are a staple of fall decorations. When summer flowers start to fade and temperatures turn colder, mums thrive with brilliant shades of yellow, orange and purple. You can grow them in ...

Gladiolus in bloom in late September. Once the flowers fade, trim the stems but allow the leaves to turn yellow before digging up for storage. Hi! The Lazy Berkshire Gardener is back in town but a bit ...

October is a great time to plan a colorful spring garden. Plant these bulbs once soil temperatures cool so they'll develop roots before the ground freezes.