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 ...

New roses, new perennials, new vegetables -- the arrival of 2008 plant catalogs peaks this month, and the pages are filled with eye-catching descriptions, drawings and photos. The plant catalogs ...

After a short snow delay, the Rock Island Public Library Seed Library collection is officially open as of Tuesday, March 17, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Daffodils. Tulips. Hyacinths. Spring bulbs are nothing short of magic in the garden. We sit in our overstuffed easy chairs all ...

There are 22 catalogs piled on my desk next to me -- and that's just the beginning of the 2010 season. I could be lying to make it seem more impressive, but I swear I'm not. Anyway, I'm not sure ...

For 2012, Burpee's catalog introduces its Boost Collection of six nutrient-rich vegetables designed exclusively for home gardens. (MCT) MCT Garden catalogs are more than pages and pages of pretty ...

January is National Mailorder Gardening Month, the perfect time to curl up with the stacks of seed and plant catalogs that have been trickling in since the holidays. Snug in our armchairs, tea (or ...

The seed catalogs, arriving just after Christmas, piled up in a wicker magazine box. It was too cold to think about gardens. And then it got lots colder; ...

Winter often feels like a waiting game for gardeners. The seed catalogs pile up on the coffee table while the actual yard sits there, looking a bit gray and unimpressive. It is easy to assume nothing ...

If tending to gardens carried us through the pandemic, seed catalog are sparks of hope, carrying us through the long winter. Even if you order online, these catalogs can inspire, inform and, yes, ...

I expect to get fewer catalogs this year ... Internet and all that. I'm bummed. I love catalogs for the visual experience as much as the plants. It's understandable, though. I figure if my budget is ...