When choosing seeds, pick packets marked for direct sowing and avoid plants that can become weeds in your area. Sophie uses everlasting daisies, paper daisies, native iris and billy buttons.

The best time of year to plant your grass heavily depends on the type of grass you’re trying to grow and where you live. Do you live in a cool-season grass area, a warm-season grass area, or the ...

Browsing a seed catalog or shopping at a local plant nursery can be overwhelming. Especially for a new gardener! I still have a tough time making selections. With so many choices, it’s hard not ...

Flaxseed is loaded with nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and beneficial plant compounds like lignans, all boasting many potential health benefits. This tiny seed may improve ...

In his exclusive column in the Mirror, he said it's correct that peak seed-sowing season for bedding and vegetables is in the spring. But some plants aren't "triggered into life" until they've ...

Gymnema sylvestre (or gurmar) is a climbing plant from the Apocynacaea family. It is one of many staples in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, as its leaves contain a therapeutic bioactive compound called ...