Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing ...

Orchids don't need a lot of fertilizer, but they do need it regularly. Learn how often to fertilize an orchid and how much so you don't overdo it.

If you fertilize plants in winter when they're not growing, you risk damaging them in five ways. This guide looks at when and ...

Winter is here, with 2026 arriving in just four days. For interested gardeners, there are classes available in January on Container Gardening, the Master Gardener Classes (including one specifically ...

In an earlier story, we discussed the characteristics of monocots and talked about some of the beautiful native monocot flowers that grow locally from bulbs and corms. Some of my favorites include ...

New Horizons allows players to breed flowers in a variety of colors. However, you will need to arrange everything in an exact ...

Houseplants are an easy way to bring color, texture, and life into your home—especially if you don’t have access to a yard or outdoor space. From lush greenery to eye-catching planters, they can ...

This week's garden column includes advice on starting seeds indoors and for when a shrub unexpectedly begins struggling.

The Global Locust Initiative, part of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, examines locusts within the broader ...

You’ve done Champagne toasts and countdown kisses, but have you tried eating grapes on New Year’s Eve for good luck? In recent years, the tradition—which involves some iteration of eating exactly 12 ...