November is an excellent time to plant tulip bulbs and bare-root roses, but don't forget to sow your spring flowers for ...

As the vibrant colors of summer and autumn fade from our gardens, it’s easy to assume that all outdoor life has gone dormant. But on milder winter days, you might be surprised to see a fuzzy bumblebee ...

September has its share of silly holidays, such as International Talk Like a Pirate Day and National Butterscotch Pudding Day. While I love pudding, arrr, I think it might be a better idea to ...

Autumn gardens play a key role in helping bees survive winter. With nearly 4,000 native bee species in the United States supporting pollination in farms, cities and natural spaces, reliable forage in ...

The air cools, leaves begin to tumble, and your garden starts its slow drift toward winter sleep. But while many people pack ...

EAST LANSING, MI. – Every pollen-producing flowerpot helps support bees and butterflies, even those in cities surrounded by more concrete than natural landscapes. Researcher Kevin Matteson spent years ...

As the summer blooms fade and the air turns cooler, your garden doesn’t have to lose its charm. Fall is a great time to ...

Dry weather doesn't have to mean a dull garden. This hardy bloom thrives under the sun, adding vibrant color and movement ...

Keep household trash cans covered and far away from living spaces. Wash them regularly to remove sugary or syrupy residues ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Gardeners across the country are being encouraged to plant milkweed for the monarch butterflies, but monarchs aren't the only butterflies, or pollinators, in Arkansas gardens. One Arkansas gardener ...