I was spoiled rotten as a child. No, we didn't have extravagant toys or fancy clothes. We never had a color television set. I didn't have a car until I left for college with an old used American ...

Q. We want to plant some strawberries in our garden this winter. We’ve never grown them before so we would appreciate any planting suggestions you might have. A. In mild winter areas, this is an ...

I enjoy browsing the produce departments of grocery stores, especially when vegetables and fruits aren’t ready yet in our own backyard gardens. But I must admit I’m disappointed in the quality of ...

Dale Skaggs discusses uncommon magnolias, and Mr. D. plants bare-root strawberries. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Dixon Gallery and Gardens Director of Horticulture Dale ...

These red berries can become a foundational fruit in your garden.

Strawberries were invented for the sole purpose of being dipped in chocolate. When was the last time you saw any other fruit dressed up in a tuxedo? What a way to spice up your Rice Krispies. Bred in ...

Knowing when to plant strawberries lets you maximize growing time so you can harvest plenty of sweet, juicy fruit. And you'll want to grow as many as possible because the best strawberries you will ...

Question: I’m going to be planting some fruit trees this spring, and I’m wondering if it’s better for me to buy the trees in a big pot from a nursery or if I should get them from a mail order place ...

It's still cold outside and many plants in your garden may be dormant. But that doesn't mean you have to wait until the warmth of spring to dig in and add plants to your garden or yard. Many plants ...

I ordered some bare root shrubs by mail and would like some advice on how to achieve the best results in planting them. Bare root plants are dug from the field while they are still dormant and have ...

Michigan gardeners can begin preparing strawberries for 2025. Experts offer tips on strawberry varieties and planting methods for this season. It's spring in Michigan, but that doesn't necessarily ...