AS the frost thaws and days grow longer, it’s time to swap your woolly mitts for gardening gloves and give your outdoor space some much-needed TLC. Whether it’s clearing winter debris or preparing ...

The easiest way to enjoy vegetables that are chemical-free, fresh as possible and without any packaging is to grow your own.

Removing weeds as soon as they appear, before their roots fully anchor into the soil, is best for the garden, as well as your ...

Extending your harvest throughout the entire year is easier than you think and comes with numerous benefits. So, how can you ...

Learn to love what grows here naturally. Embrace the Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) our area is known for.

Leah Fronk, Penn State Extension Horticulture Educator A new year has a way of making us think about the 12 months in front ...

There are not a lot of garden plants that you can successfully grow indoors from seed to harvest in a month or so, but ...

During this month of New Year's resolutions, consider gardening.

With spring around the corner, it is time to plan your garden. Now is the time when you should begin choosing the varieties ...

I saw some edible flowers at the farmers market last summer. I’d like to try growing edible flowers this year. Now that all ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

Over the years we have “tested” nearly 50 different vegetables. Last year we decided to investigate cabbage, writes Pat ...