Start your container garden early with five cold-hardy plants that can handle chilly weather before spring arrives.

In early Roman times the pagan holiday Lupercalia was celebrated as a fertility festival for humans and animals. By the 5th century Pope Gelasius established Valentine’s Day to replace Lupercalia.

Late winter in the Lowcountry is a balancing act, and this year is a sharp reminder of just how unpredictable it can be.

Queen of the kitchen MARY BERRY, 90, swaps sponge fingers for green fingers, with her tips for fuss-free gardening ...

There's no need to let your garden go gray all winter.

In a world where we are seeing more anxiety and loneliness, a small gift of flowers really lifts spirits and can brighten ...

What gardener’s (or would be gardeners) want, say the trend spotters, are plants that are both beautiful and bullet proof.

February marks an important transition in the gardening calendar. While winter may still linger in many regions, this month ...

Cultivating a lively garden brimming with an array of colours can produce a stunning spectacle. Nevertheless, particular flower shades are scarcer than others. One hue you might not yet have ...

Nothing against a dozen red roses—we all love roses—but if you want to send an extra special message to your loved one this Valentine's Day, you might want to look somewhere else. In this episode, Don ...

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