Allow tap water to warm to room temperature before using on houseplants.

Growing red chillies on a balcony is a manageable project for small spaces, offering vibrant flavor and health benefits.

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When I first planted my backyard, my husband called my garden Death Row. I wanted to grow flowers and vegetables as my grandmothers had done and trees as my mother had done, but my efforts fell under ...

As busy as the spring gardening season is, so also is fall gardening a busy time. There is clearly more to do in spring because of more planting, but many spring activities are also fall activities.

Manual irrigation systems are inexpensive and offer control but can be cumbersome and prone to leaks. Automated systems offer convenience and control but are ...

When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking daisies, observing roly-poly (also known as pill) bugs, holding caterpillars and trying to catch fireflies (lightning bugs).

Each month in Garden Talk, you’ll meet a different master gardener or expert plant person from western Massachusetts, learn about their gardening lives, and get advice on everything from pumpkins to ...

Start with a small, manageable space like a few pots or a sunny windowsill. Let children choose what to plant, such as colorful and quick-growing options. Provide child-sized tools to make them feel ...