You don't have to wait for the equinox to pass before partaking in all of your favorite spring activities! Take the milder, warmer-than-normal season as your cue to pull out your best floral dresses ...

Did you know that Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, and kohlrabi all come from the same plant? They are different varieties of Brassica oleracea and have the same growing ...

Did you know that Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, and kohlrabi all come from the same plant? They are different varieties of Brassica oleracea and have the same growing ...

Whether you are planting in a community garden in Chicago or starting your own at-home garden, there are plenty of plants you can use to get it started this spring. In fact, there are at least 16 ...

We’ll be “springing forward” with daylight savings time March 9 and gaining more hours of sun in our gardens. After weeks of cleansing rains, perennials are brightly refreshed. New growth is emerging ...

Add small details like fairy lights, garden lanterns, or a simple bench to make the space inviting. Even a modest balcony can feel like a private retreat when designed with intention.

From the brightly-colored and ubiquitous ruby-throated hummingbird to the more elusive, mountain-inhabiting calliope hummingbird, there are many of these tiny, fluttering birds that spend spring and ...

Around the time your autumn-planted bulbs like daffodils and crocuses begin to bloom is the perfect time to start thinking about planting out your summer blooming bulbs. These bulbs are planted in ...