Many people think of spring as the best time to plant vegetables, but if you ask rooftop gardener James Mastaler, fall is actually the perfect time to start! “Fall is a surprisingly wonderful time to ...

Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials. Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best. However, not all perennials benefit from ...

As busy as the spring gardening season is, so also is fall gardening a busy time. There is clearly more to do in spring because of more planting, but many spring activities are also fall activities.

Whether you’re new to gardening or are a professional, there’s always room to learn and grow. While you might think you’re doing the best for your garden and plants during the fall, you may ...

It's tempting to tidy up the garden in fall, but the birds and insects would prefer otherwise. Many insects spend the winter hibernating in hollow stems, while birds feast on seeds from coneflowers, ...

Pick out some new plants: Willowside School Nursery holds its next plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at the school, 5299 Hall Road and Willowside Road. The nursery offers thousands of drought ...

Native plants play a critical role in our ecosystem for beneficial insects, birds, wildlife and important microorganisms living in and on the soil. Native perennials provide a range of flowers that ...

It’s that time of year — vegetables are being harvested in local gardens and it serves as an inspiration to many. Thinking about the joy of growing dinner in your own garden? Think it’s too late? Have ...