Dressing for outdoor gardening is always challenging for Chicago-area gardeners. This past November and December were warmer than usual, so it was more comfortable to work outside. Winter is a great ...

Gardening vertically downwards is the key to growing your own food with less work and fewer resources required, says Christina Chung. Starting with trees or climbing vines and working your way ...

PARK CITY — On a blustery Saturday in April, TJ Wierenga greets individuals and couples as they arrive for her “Super Easy Gardening! No Tiller Required” class. Some have brought their children with ...

Although not much is going on in the garden when winter approaches, there are a few tasks that can help protect your garden and get it ready for healthy growth next season. The unexpected time you'll ...

Imagine your backyard as a lush habitat of flowering and fruiting trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and vines made vibrant with the sights and sounds of buzzing insects, butterflies, hummingbirds, and ...

Working our way down from the top storey, the final two layers of a forest garden are the herbaceous perennial layer and the root zone, the rhizosphere, plus the climbers. I do not plant many roots ...

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

Many would-be gardeners take potshots at indoor gardening. But a new gift idea makes it a little easier to have a wealth of blooms in one small area. Tower Planters are designed to maximize space, ...