The early colonists in Jamestown, Virginia, brought seeds with them from England. They had to. They needed to cultivate edible plants to survive. Today, people garden for all kinds of reasons — for ...

There is no disguising the fact that coleus are astounding plants for adding bright foliage and interest in often trickier, shadier spots in the garden. With leaves in vivid shades of yellow, green, ...

You know how fall – even winter – can be in Colorado: 70s and sunny, then temperatures plummet. Swings that can drive gardeners nuts. Colorado Matters visited Phelan Gardens in Colorado Springs, where ...

While we’re all anticipating spring, it’s still only February. Outside, we can see our plants resting over winter, but just because they are dormant doesn’t mean they haven’t been doing anything all ...

Perennial and grass foliage can add a lot of appeal to the winter landscape while being beneficial for overwintering pollinators and wildlife. That’s why I prefer waiting until early spring to cut ...

Did you hear about the cheapskate who made his pancakes so thin they only had one side? I’m all for being thrifty around the yard and garden, but saving geraniums over winter isn’t just about getting ...

Now that winter has finally arrived, many gardeners’ attention is now focused on helping the plants we brought inside for the winter survive for the next few months. • Ornamental perennial grasses ...