Valentine’s Day, I think, has great timing. The colorful displays of candy, cards and of course, cut flowers provide much-needed color for our eyes. It is the cut flowers that ...

Many of our favorite plants need to go through a cold period known as vernalization. Each species has its own particular ...

Winter cold actually aids germination of some seeds. They will fare poorly if planted too late. It's advisable to plant seeds of California poppy, bread seed poppy, larkspur, nigella and bachelors ...

Get a headstart on a vibrant spring garden with these fast-growing flowers. Sow them in the cold winter months to ensure an ...

If you’re in doubt or experiencing poor germination, test a few of the seeds (10 is a good number) by wrapping them in a ...

Go ahead and make a list of what plants you want to grow and acquire your seeds. It’s still winter, so you should start your ...

Southside Blooms employs at-risk youth in Chicago to create flower bouquets, seed-filled cards and other gifts, using green ...

Discover tips for early spring planting, including seed sowing and transplanting advice to ensure a successful garden season.

What Are Seed Potatoes? Seed potatoes are potatoes that were specially grown for planting. Unlike the potatoes you buy for cooking, seed potatoes have not been treated with a grow ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about how to properly store onions and whether rose pruning should be delayed.

Kathy Allen couldn’t be happier. It is the day before her new exhibit officially opens and visitors to the University of Minnesota’s Landscape Arboretum are ...