Just because summer is almost over doesn't mean we have to say goodbye to fresh floral blooms. While the spring crocus is noted as a herald of warmer weather, the autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) ...

Bulbs have short stems, and fleshy leaves and go through a period of dormancy. Growing bulbs requires planning because you ...

As we enter the fall season, gardeners consider planting selected bulbs for enjoyment as they bloom in the spring. This column opens with a brief overview of bulbs in the garden and focuses on ...

Bulbs always seem a bit like magic. Each dry, papery capsule holds a whole plant and everything it needs to bloom. With a little planning, these enchanting flowers can fill your garden with color from ...

In this week's Grow at Green, we are at the Massabesic Audubon Center in Auburn. I'm with Sean O'Brien with UNH Cooperative Extension. Sean Fa is here. *** lot of folks thinking ahead to maybe their ...

More gardeners are building fall gardens even after missing spring planting, using cooler weather to grow quick crops and prepare beds for long-term payoff. Cool-season greens, root vegetables and ...

Fall is for planting and the end of August is the start of the fall season in Western Washington as night temperatures cool and nurseries restock with a fresh supply of trees, shrubs and perennials.

Gardeners can create year-round interest by selecting plants for all four seasons. Daffodils come in early, mid, and late-blooming varieties for a prolonged spring display. Foliage from plants like ...

Since I have been involved in the gardening business for the majority of my life – which has been a very long time – I find myself reminiscing more and more each year. When I was growing up in the ...