Prized for their edible stems, or spears, asparagus plants are one of the few vegetables that grow perennially, and they're ...

Grow the cilantro in a room that maintains a 75ºF or lower temperature. Higher temperatures can cause bolting, so make sure ...

Pink mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) trees, also known as silk trees, are beautiful, drought-resistant, and delightful to observe. The leaves fold when touched at night or when exposed to extreme cold or ...

Although the days are cooler and our landscapes may look a little less green after our recent freeze, now is the time to think about starting seeds indoors to get a head start on your spring garden.

The season of confusion is upon us – how much seed, and from which catalog, do I order? Every year the catalogs arrive earlier, coinciding with the Easter candy already on the shelves. For new ...

The first thing to starting your own seed indoors is to seed it at the proper time. Over and over I see people get anxious and start it too early, which often leads to problems down the road. Most ...

Drum roll, please: We are six weeks away from the first day of spring. Recent warm Colorado days have previewed the changing seasons, but we know that along the Front Range, extreme cold weather ...

Starting plants from seed early and transplanting them to the garden is a time-honored, economical and rewarding gardening tradition. Germinating seed at home increases the options for planting by ...

Growing a garden or a few crops in the winter can be especially challenging if you live farther north where pesky frost and below-zero temperatures are a regular occurrence. One tool that can help ...

When your plants are wilted, discolored, or droopy after potting them up or placing in a garden bed, you're likely dealing with transplant shock. This common plant problem can affect houseplants, ...