Washington County Master Gardener Caleb Israel shares spring planting tips, including companion planting and avoiding common ...

Dear Master Gardener: I’ve seen pictures using Annabelle Hydrangea flowers to decorate wreaths and Christmas trees and I was wondering how to dry them so I can use them to decorate for Christmas?

Washington County Master Gardener Caleb Israel shares spring planting tips, including companion planting and avoiding common ...

As the temperatures dip and winter approaches, many gardeners might feel tempted to put away their tools and let their gardens go dormant. However, with the right strategies and a little creativity, ...

When I think of safety tips in the garden, my first thought is gloves. But safety is much more: You must protect yourself while in the garden. Use gloves to protect against cuts and infections, ...

Pollinators like butterflies and moths get most of the attention in our landscapes, but there are some things we can do to ...

As a master gardener who specializes in organic gardening and permaculture techniques, companion planting is something of an obsession of mine. It's endlessly useful and is the foundation of a healthy ...

February gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants & ornamentals, indoor plants, vegetable gardening and fruits and nuts are provided in this column. Outdoor flowering plants and ornamentals By ...

Question: One of my New Year’s goals is to grow a vegetable garden. What tips do you have for a beginner? Answer: Congratulations on your goal to grow a vegetable garden! It’s a good idea to begin ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – When it comes to horticulture in the Tahoe Basin, spring looks a lot like uncertainty. How long will the warm weather last before a cold front rolls in? Is it too soon to ...

Lawns in Western NY tend to be composed of cool season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, fine fescue, or ...

February gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants & ornamentals, indoor plants, vegetable gardening and fruits and nuts are provided in this column. Start seeds that require a pre-chilling period.