Because of the extended late season drought conditions this year, Connecticut plants may be showing signs of stress.

Small-flowered asters will flourish in humus-rich soils that do not dry out in the summer. They will not survive in soils ...

African violets, those cheerful, shade-loving houseplants native to Tanzania and introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s, ...

Holiday cacti bloom best when slightly pot-bound. Repot to the next largest pot size in spring every three years or so, ...

You can keep your beautiful blooms alive long after they’ve left the garden by drying them. Turn your favorite petals into ...

Farmers are grappling with intense weather extremes and shifting seasons, and the nation faces escalating threats to food ...

It grows up to six feet tall and is a pretty cut flower as well. Don’t forget to check out our favorite types of flowers for your garden. Dahlberg daisies are native to south Texas and northern Mexico ...