Most of us have some experience growing herbs, but what about spices? You can easily grow these spices in your garden this year. Here's how to get started!

It's called damping off and it’s every gardener's nightmare! What's the invisible force killing your seedlings? We explain what's going on, and how to prevent it from happening again.

One of the most time-honored, traditional gifts to give to mothers everywhere are flowers, which are always appreciated. Here are our recommendations for the five best flowers to give this Mother’s Day.

Trees are a magnificent gift from Mother Nature. They provide us with food, lumber, shade, and heat. But one tree, the Empress, a sacred tree of the Orient, has long been revered for its fast growth and quality wood. In Japan it is the emblem of the prime minister and is associated with good fortune.

While plants and greenery add beauty to your home, certain ones can be toxic to cats and dogs. Here's a list of the most common houseplants that are not pet-safe.

Ever wonder how the months got their names? We explain which deities, rulers, and numbers helped name January through December.

Give your holiday gifts a personal touch with these simple and inexpensive packaging ideas.

Bet you didn't know that many in the northeast endure five seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter, and mud. And it's not pretty. Learn more!

It might be too late for tomatoes, but there's still time to plant these quick-growing, heat-loving summer vegetables.

It might seem obvious how some bugs got their names -- like bed bugs -- but many other critters earned them through reputation and folklore. See the list!