“September’s Baccalaureate – a combination is of crickets — crows — and retrospects and a dissembling breeze.” – Emily Dickinson. “September: it was the most beautiful of words, he’d always felt, ...

Now that summer is drawing to a close, it's a good time to learn how to plant crocus bulbs. These perennials may be small, but they bring a welcome splash of colour amongst the late-winter gloom, ...

Last week, as I was scouring our backyard for signs of spring, I was pleasantly surprised to notice an inconspicuous purple flower popping up in a few isolated spots. The ...

As the days get shorter and cooler, it’s time to plan our spring gardens. October is an ideal month to plant “underground stems” that will bloom in early spring. Underground stems are divided into ...

A plant expert shares his tips for maximizing your garden's potential throughout the year, from spring daffodils to winter ...

Gardeners should plan to plant bulbs in the fall, ideally after the first frost. Bulbs need a period of cold, typically 60-90 days, to bloom properly in the spring. Gardeners have a fairly wide window ...

Pennsylvania’s climate is perfect for growing spring-blooming bulbs. We have plenty of winter cold for favorites such as tulips and daffodils to get their needed “chill” time, then we usually have a ...

Perhaps the biggest surprise is that it tricks ants into moving its seeds with a scent that mimics their larvae ...

When many people think of spring flowering bulbs, daffodils come to mind. Their cheerful yellow blooms are a welcome sight after winter’s gray days, and they never fail to brighten my mood. Tulips, ...