The cold snap and snowstorm that blew through Ohio in early November nearly brought extra stress for families planning to buy a live Christmas tree. The ground froze Nov. 9 after temperatures fell ...

Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column has some advice.

Mixing compost into your soil is a quick way to improve drainage. Compost breaks up heavy clay and creates spaces for water ...

Hostas are hardy, but they still need love. From planting to watering, learn how to grow, care for, and protect your hostas.

Read the issue » The Stones of Stenness are part of one of Europe’s richest archeological landscapes—the legacy of a ...

Learn how to grow and care for Purple Daydream® Dwarf Loropetalum, a versatile and compact variety with rich purple foliage that never fades. Get to know the ideal light, soil, and water conditions ...

How much longer does a Knoxville grandmother have to wait for a trench in her backyard to be filled in? She has already ...

The best holiday gifts are the ones that quietly make someone’s everyday life better. They show up in small routines, from ...

What is a Backyard Orchard?A backyard orchard is a small-scale fruit-growing area near a residence that offers benefits such as fresh produce, economic savings, and environmental improvements. These ...

The following was written by Bailey Tangen and Gabi Bolwerk, University of Minnesota Extension educators, for the Oct. 28 Minnesota Crop News website.

Faced with declining harvests, Isaac Wanyama and his community are pioneering a homegrown technique that turns organic waste ...

As you drive into town along Beach Boulevard, the Gulf of Mexico stretches out beside you like nature’s own infinity pool, sparkling in the sunlight as if someone scattered diamonds across the surface ...