National Here’s how to grow your own food with less water By Brittany Peterson The Associated Press Jun 3, 2026 DENVER — A few raindrops fell as Heather Grady gingerly transplanted beet seedlings into the earth, but the sky refused to release enough mois…
Home And Garden Gardeners often hear about supposed hacks and quick fixes. Here are some common ones debunked By Jessica Damiano The Associated Press May 27, 2026 Now that the gardening season is in full swing, so is the bad advice. There is no shortage of social media “experts” doling out “genius garden…
Home And Garden Strawberry pots aren’t just for the fruit. Its ‘windows’ make for striking, efficient displays By Jessica Damiano The Associated Press Apr 8, 2026 You’ve seen them — those odd planters that look like buildings with windows and balconies on their sides. Maybe you’ve planted strawberries in…
Home And Garden Home vegetable gardens are healthy for people and planet. How to start yours By Caleigh Wells The Associated Press Apr 1, 2026 If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less ta…
Home And Garden Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy! By Jessica Damiano The Associated Press Mar 25, 2026 We all dream of it: A breathtaking, lush, verdant garden that nourishes our souls and makes us the envy of the neighborhood. And to make that …
Home And Garden Glossary to help with seed-packet jargon By Jessica Damiano The Associated Press Mar 4, 2026 Planting seeds sounds straightforward and, frankly, it should be: Buy a seed, plant it, add water and watch it grow. But one look at the back …
Home And Garden Scarification: The simple seed-starting trick By Jessica Damiano The Associated PressUpdated Mar 4, 2026 I’m currently dusting off my seed-starting supplies and sorting through seed packets from years past. Seed starting is an annual ritual for ma…
Home And Garden Bring the desert’s warmth indoors with succulents By Anita Snow The Associated Press Feb 11, 2026 TUCSON, Ariz. — Shallow dishes crowded with tiny, drought-resistant plants in shades of green, red and purple are pretty much all most people …
Home And Garden Secret to pest-free houseplants starts at the nursery By Jessica Damiano The Associated Press Jan 28, 2026 If you grow houseplants, you probably know that sinking feeling you get when you notice the almost imperceivable movement of a dot, fine webbi…
Home And Garden Herbs grown indoors require extra care By Jessica Damiano The Associated Press Jan 7, 2026 I’ve been growing herbs in the garden long enough to know they don’t require much. Just water, sunlight and my best intentions.
