Many of our favorite plants need to go through a cold period known as vernalization. Each species has its own particular ...

Our growing season is short – so why not extend it with a cold frame? Cold frames act like mini greenhouses, protecting plants from frost, freezing temperatures and stormy weather. During ...

Local classes and events offer a variety of experiences, including stained glass garden ornaments and calligraphy classes.

Gardening, for many, is a lifestyle. When the ground is frozen, and frost is still a valid concern, it’s normal for that ...

After six months looking at a white-filled landscape, Borderland residents are itching to exercise their green thumbs and ...

The biggest advantage of ordering your own seeds is that you get a wider choice of varieties than you would buying plants at the nursery ... that can grow in cold soil and take a few frosts ...

Hardy plants and tough evergreens can also be damaged by prolonged spells of severe cold when soil becomes frozen. Roots are unable to take up water and plants die from lack of moisture.

Cold frame gardening is an effective strategy to extend your growing season. Whether you want to protect your plants from fall frosts or seedlings from spring cold snaps, these boxes are easy and ...

Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' (Image: Ruth Darrah) It is best planted near the door or path so that you can enjoy the scent as much as possible. Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in ...