It’s always fun when garden catalogs arrive in the mail. Mine generally start to arrive in December and continue through February. In the evening when things slow down, you will find me drooling over ...

Discover innovative gardening gadgets like a wheelbarrow water bag, home oil press, and mobile planter to make gardening easier.

It was some years ago. A birthday present to myself. A four-season plant, the variegated-leaved Abutilon pictum 'Thompsonii,' destined to grow into a lush flowering shrub. A focal point for a spot on ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Garden catalogs provide a wealth of information about plants, seeds, and gardening tools. Gardeners should carefully review catalog descriptions, including planting instructions and days to maturity, ...

Unlike local nurseries, which stock plants that are well-adapted to your location, mail-order and online nurseries cater to a wider-ranging clientele. Before you order a plant, make sure it will grow ...

The cold, bleak days of January seem a long way from the warmth of spring. Nevertheless, it’s prime time to prepare for your spring and summer garden. There are some very important things to get ...

The ideal spot to find new plants for your garden is a local nursery, as these plants are likely to do well in your region and you’re able to judge how healthy they are before you purchase them. You ...