The uptake of calcium from the soil by the tomato plant can be reduced by fluctuations in soil moisture — either excessively ...

Early spring like March and April is the time to plant perennials like forsythias, daffodils and pansies. But gardeners ...

Chefs warn against these steakhouse appetizers that are overpriced, pre-made, or just not worth it. Here’s what to skip.

Before too long, it will be time to start planting vegetables — at least some vegetables.

Under the broad definition of a pie as a filled, baked pastry shell, history has provided a wide range of pies. Egyptian ...

March is the time to step up watering of houseplants, as well as pruning your trees and planting seeds indoors.

The Theodore Klein Plant Awards have announced six award-winning plants selected for ornamental appeal, adaptability, and ...

The Herb and Garden Faire at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum is one of the plant sales and swaps coming to Lancaster ...

A gardener’s attempt to create a low-maintenance space backfires when bird netting disrupts nature’s balance, leading to an ...

The first step to a great garden is knowing your planting zone but regardless of where you live, these tips can help.

Insects’ aversion to worm castings is demonstrated when they are spread over ant nests, causing the ants to remove themselves from the nests. If you have an issue with ants climbing up the trunks of ...

I wrote here some 30 years ago a quote from Pliney the Younger, to this effect: An object in possession seldom retains the ...