US hardiness zone 7 is large and stretches over 28 states in total. It spans from Cape Cod, MA and covers parts of Virginia, ...

Alchemical garden quests are all about unearthing those medicinal herbs our ancestors relied on for centuries. Participants ...

An outdoor herb garden is rewarding in its own right, but growing your own basil indoors is incredibly rewarding — its ...

Local farmer Ned Birkey offers home garden planning tips. Also, see what gardening workshops are coming up in Monroe County.

As a dedicated gardener, one of the greatest joys is watching your plants thrive and multiply effortlessly. Imagine having a garden that sustains itself, with plants that self-seed and continue to ...

Spring arrives March 20 — 58 days from today, and as you see, I’m eagerly counting the days! My seed catalogs, dog-eared and ...

For the dedicated gardener there is always work to be done. Tidying beds and borders, cutting back dead growth from last year’s perennials are the tasks often left over from autumn. Growth remains ...

For many gardeners, one of the things we enjoy about our hobby is starting seeds from scratch. Oh sure, you can find all kinds of veggie, herb and flower seedlings these days. But one thing remains ...

Caraway prefers full sun but can handle a bit of shade. Choose a spot that gets at least six hours of direct sun each day.

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

Before getting a smart garden, I tried growing herbs in pots with mixed success ... “pod,” or how many Keurig-style cups containing seeds and a growing medium the appliance can fit.

The Scotch Plains Garden Club plans a special event on Feb. 24 at the Scotch Plains Library featuring Caren White, a lifelong gardener and herb expert. White, who is a Master Gardener with ...