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 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 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.
National Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to throwing it out By Jessica Damiano The Associated Press Dec 30, 2025 What to buy, what to serve, which events to attend — December is typically full of decisions. Here’s one more for you to contemplate: What are…
Home And Garden How to grow a giant pumpkin By Adithi Ramakrishnan and Shelby Lum The Associated Press Updated Oct 17, 2025 WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. — The pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard weighs almost as much as a small car.
