You can always tell a diehard gardener. When the first frost of fall is forecast, they’re outside in the dark with a flashlight, covering tomato plants with old bed ...

If you missed the fall planting window, here's how to protect plants in their nursery pots so they survive until spring. The roots of potted plants are susceptible to cold damage and need winter ...

Cold weather doesn't automatically mean the end for perennial herbs, but winter can be rough on them if they aren't protected. Some of these plants are well adapted to colder temperatures and can ...

As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter. Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach ...

A pepper plant growing in a pot - Woodysphotos/Getty Images Most people consider peppers (Capsicum annuum) as an easy plant to grow, as long as the soil and sunlight are ideal. This is helpful because ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

The following article was written by Kari Houle, our Horticulture Educator. With colder temperatures in the forecast, it's time to think about how to close our gardens down for the winter, and part of ...

Growing plants in containers is a great way to get a headstart on the gardening season before spring arrives. Whether you want to add a dose of cheerful colour to your garden or front door, the key is ...

Q: I watched your webinar last fall on overwintering geraniums, and I’ve been growing them under lights in the basement like you suggested. They are doing very well and flowering, but I don’t know if ...

If winter weather arrived earlier than expected, or you just ran out of energy to get the last end-of-the-season-bargain plants in the ground this fall, all is not lost. Take steps now to protect the ...