Test viability of leftover flower and vegetable seeds. Wrap 10 seeds in a damp paper towel. Keep moist and warm. Check for ...

I hope all of you survived this last week’s cold and snow after New Year’s. A reader from the butcher shop in Jeromesville, asked an unusual question years ago. Concern filled her inquiry about ...

For those thinking ahead to spring gardening, a biologist explains what to focus on when designing a garden with pollinators ...

As our current climate challenges continue to play out, being a little later to start is always better than being too early, ...

Many of us know the term 'heirloom' when it comes to fruits and veg, but a lot of us don't know what it means. We explore ...

Last January, a Master Gardening column featured a story about winter sowing seeds. While I found the concept intriguing, I ...

Hate cats invading your yard? These are the plants they dislike, to help you protect your garden and maintain a feline-free ...

After a busy season, many gardeners welcome the restful, dormant days of winter. Still, there are some to-dos to ensure your ...

If you have been at the gardening game for a while, you can still benefit from reviewing seed catalogs. We can learn about ...

This year, the Gardeners’ Dirt column will feature a different herb each month. Each article will feature an herb that was ...

The idea that there are seeds to sow in January might seem surprising – it’s the depths of winter, after all. But, as long as ...

Expert grower Jamie Walton says the technique helps to fend off unwanted pests and maximises the space in the crop bed.