Considerations abound about how to start a vegetable garden, from what to grow and when to start planting seeds to how soon ...

The Seed to Supper program, offered by Penn State Master Gardeners and Uncommon Grounds Café, teaches budget-friendly gardening techniques. The eight-session curriculum covers planning, planting, and ...

Growing perennial vegetables means less planting, less maintenance, and a more sustainable garden. Unlike annual crops, ...

Parsnips require a sunny location and well-drained soil for optimal growth. They thrive in slightly acidic to neutral soil ...

It is planting season in the garden, and I am still waiting on last week’s seeds to emerge from the soil. Soil temperatures ...

Check the traps each time you head out to the garden. Dump out and refill traps that have a lot of slugs in them. Dump the ...

Applications for the annual Tremont Writers Conference will be accepted through May 15. The conference will be held Oct.

Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...

To begin prepping geraniums for May’s outdoor containers, starting about March 1, trim the plants back a little, removing all flowers and buds, and shortening back the winter growth. Trimming will ...

Loropetalum or Chinese fringe flower is an early spring blooming evergreen shrub with white, pink, red, or purple flowers. Learn how to care for loropetalum and when the blooms will appear.

If your grocery bill keeps climbing, it might be time to rethink how you shop. The right habits — like planning meals, knowing when to switch stores, and avoiding impulse buys — can help you spend ...

Local food is finding its way into school districts through nonprofit co-ops and government-funded programs, but federal aid ...