Zone 6 Showstoppers: Flowers That Handle Cold Winters and Hot Summers

After fifty years of tending gardens through bone-chilling January ice storms and those sweltering August afternoons where even the weeds …

After thirty years of gardening in Zone 4, I’ve learned that our short growing season isn’t a limitation—it’s an invitation …

I’ll never forget my first spring in a zone 3 garden. I had moved from a milder climate and stood …

After fifty years of gardening, I’ve learned something important: the best gardens aren’t the ones that demand the most attention—they’re …

I spent years thinking I had to choose between a pretty front yard and a productive garden. The roses went …

Thirty years ago, when my husband and I moved into a townhouse with nothing but a narrow balcony, I thought …

I can’t help but smile when I see young plant enthusiasts posting photos of Snake Plants and calling them “trendy.” …

I’ll never forget the spring I learned to really watch my houseplants. I’d been caring for indoor greenery for twenty …

Every February, I walk through my sunroom and feel a little pang of guilt. My houseplants—those faithful companions that brightened …

They’re calling it “plant maximalism” now, as if it’s some revolutionary new idea. I had to laugh when I read …

The 100-Day Garden: Best Perennials for Zone 4’s Short Growing Season