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…
Food Ditch traditional vegetables for bite-sized snack gardens By Kristin King The Associated Press Mar 26, 2026 More than 20 million Americans planted a garden for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic to save money and have easy access to food. Wh…
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 A kaleidoscope of oddball tomatoes to try as seed-starting season nears By Jessica Damiano The Associated Press Feb 18, 2026 Seed-starting time is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to think about tomatoes.
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 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.
Transplanting shrubs Updated Nov 5, 2025 As the gardening season ends, many are eager to move shrubs around, but timing is crucial.Â
Home And Garden Houseplants bring fresh life indoors By Kristen Wood The Associated Press Oct 1, 2025 Garden Media Group reports searches for Monstera, a common but beloved houseplant, shot up by 600% on Google Trends in the last year. From a s…
