Some people seem to have a natural knack for growing a good-looking summer yard – those head-turning homesteads currently firing on all-color cylinders (rain and hose-watering permitting). On the ...

Are you starting a pollinator garden? Plant this low-effort self-seeding native wildflower to provide hungry birds and insects with abundant pollen and nectar.

Which flower seeds are best? Starting a garden from flower seed is one of the most economical and satisfying hobbies a person can have. Rather than shelling out cash for more expensive, ...

Gomphrena, sometimes called globe amaranth, adds a playful touch to gardens and bouquets with its small, round flowers. These blooms are long-lasting both fresh and dried, making them a favorite for ...

Well-marketed cut flowers can net existing farms an increase in income per acre compared to traditional vegetables, according to Robin Trott, a seasoned Extension educator at the University of ...

When you walk into a nursery or garden center this time of the year, it’s exhilarating — you look around at all of the flowers and feel that the possibilities are limitless. Visions of flowerbeds ...

Autumn is finally here, which means it's time to give your fall garden a seasonal refresh. As the days cool down and the light starts to soften, summer's bold blooms will begin to fade—and that's your ...

This August, you can learn about fall vegetable gardening, explore sunflower fields and find workshops to make both floral arrangements and copper flowers. Throughout the month, there are dozens of ...

Get the jump on the growing season this year with these pretty early spring flowers that just can’t wait for warm weather.

February may be short, but this list of plant talks, hands-on workshops and outdoor events is long. In the Lancaster County region, you’ll find two home and garden shows and a farming conference for ...