I came away from this year’s Garden Press Event blabbering non-stop about one plant that’s absolutely perfect for a cottage garden – and I can’t believe it isn’t already at the top of our radars. The ...

Don't risk accidentally beheading your glorious spring blooms, here's what to know about mowing lawn if you have spring bulbs growing in it.

Colton Rohde picks up trash along the shoreline of Monona Bay on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Madison, Wis. Rohde has been ...

There’s nothing mysterious about why squirrels are attracted to some yards more than others. With strong foraging and hoarding instincts, these furry creatures are usually on the hunt for food, and ...

Kew may have size on its side, but Chelsea Physic Garden pips on the history front: London's oldest botanic garden, this four ...

The first blooms of the year are already visible in some parts of the United States. Here’s why certain flowers are the first ...

Perennials are plants that return year after year for more than two years, good examples are echinacea, lavender and hellebores. If you have a couple already in your garden, one of the smartest hacks ...

A garden expert reveals the common soil mistakes gardeners make in spring and the simple fixes that can improve plant growth all season.

Have you ever walked through a trail covered in blooming wildflowers, feeling like you’re in a living painting? Besides being exceptionally beautiful, wildflower hikes are great for your mental health ...

The Harrogate Competitive Festival is in full swing, having kicked off last weekend and continuing across the next two weekends in March — celebrating music, speech and drama. Held at Harrogate High ...

This column is being reprinted from March 8, 2006. Jack enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors, from his flying friends to bulbs that burst forth with spring beauty.