Fall perennials can be just as colorful and pretty as those in summer gardens—it just takes a little planning. Although these flowers catch your eye in autumn, the time to plant them is earlier in the ...

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If you're already dreaming about a garden filled with flowers after winter is over, there's one striking plant you'll want to ...

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Kathryn Turner, Land Institute research associate, harvests samples of perennial wheatgrass. (Photo: Land Institute) Look for commercially successful perennial wheat varieties – the Holy Grail for a ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

On harvest days at Three Creeks Farm and Forest in the Missouri River valley, farm owner Emily Wright and her staff collect three varieties of leafy greens from the field. "We can't really grow enough ...

November in the South is marked by mild days and cool nights—perfect weather for plants to set down roots. Discover which ...

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As we look toward the approach of fall, many gardeners are warming up to the idea of cool season crops. Most of what we think of when it comes to vegetable gardens are annuals like tomatoes, cucumbers ...