Gardening ...

October is the perfect time to prepare for a colourful display, as it is ideal for sowing seeds and planting seedlings that will bloom in time for November and December.

With cold weather imminent, October is the perfect time to clean up the garden, and prep both indoor and outdoor plants for the dark, damp and chilly months ahead ...

As the days get shorter and temperatures start to dip, many gardeners begin wondering when it is time to bring their outdoor plants inside. The transition from warm summer days to chilly fall nights ...

Flowering kale or cabbage – Another very popular fall plant in these parts, these richly coloured foliage plants (and yes, they are edible, though I’ve never eaten one!), look great next to ...

Rooting tip cuttings from parent plants is a way to produce new plants that are copies of the parent. It's fairly easy to do for many species, too.

Chrysanthemums, or "mums," are one of fall's biggest symbols. Long associated with the crisp air and changing leaves of the season, these flowers add bright splashes of color to your home's exterior.

It’s right after dawn, and the air is quiet and cool. Most of my garden is waking up, but the pink and yellow four-o-clocks, having offered their fragrance all night, ...

Explore the fascinating science behind the world's top 10 glowing plants, from the transparent leaves of Haworthia cooperi to the radiant patterns of Caladium bicolor. Discover how these unique ...

When I first moved to Porterville 30-something years ago, I remember driving around looking at different neighborhoods for a home. I was so impressed with one home's landscaping and appeal ...

September gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants, ornamentals and vegetable gardening are provided in this issue.