Check on stored bulbs: Every couple of weeks, give your stored dahlias, gladiolas, cannas, and other tubers, bulbs, and corms ...

Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an active place. Birds are feasting on last season's seed heads, filling their bellies and dropping seeds all over the ground. These ...

On Feb. 24, the University of Maine continued its winter gardening series with “Nibbling on Natives in Your Backyard and Beyond,” a free webinar for students and staff. The UMaine Department of ...

What a beautiful fall season, complete with gorgeous weather! Start bringing your indoor plants back inside if you haven’t already. Check the plants for insect pests and repot if needed. When you move ...

There's still time to plant a few annuals in your garden before the weather gets too cold, including cold-hardy varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

Planting edible beans into winter rye has environmental and potential yield benefits, a North Dakota State University Extension study said. The rye reduces soil erosion, suppresses weeds and soaks up ...

BOSTON (AP) — Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring foragers to prioritize safety, plan carefully and learn proper ...

Send this article to your social connections. My backyard is a graveyard, littered with the sad reminders of failed edible perennials. There’s a forlorn square along the western fence that was an ...

Find out if chives are perennial plants that are hardy in your area or if you'll need to plant this herb again in spring. Growing chives at home is easy, so you can always have a fresh supply of this ...

Iris Weaver holds garlic mustard picked in a field during a class on foraging, May 8, 2025, in Wenham, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) BOSTON (AP) — Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild ...