The holidays have a funny way of turning even the most casual plant owner into a full-blown indoor gardener. Suddenly, ...

Grow stunning paperwhites indoors in time for the holidays. They can be grown in water alone and don't require drainage, so ...

Last week I wrote that I'd go over the process of bulb forcing. So, here goes! The definition of "forcing" a bulb is to get ...

DECEMBER: The last month of the year is upon us. Some parts of the state have had a hard freeze, while a good portion have ...

Along with longtime favorites such as Illumination at Morton Arboretum, we have a few new places to light up your Christmas ...

As I push my garden shovel into the loam, grit, and pebbles of my yard, I feel a mix of excitement and mild anxiety. Mostly, ...

Gladiolus flowers cannot survive winter here. Underground parts called corms must be dug up and stored. Cormels are used to ...

Snowstar is preparing for winter as colder air moves in, with plans to begin snowmaking next week if temperatures drop low ...

Violating Oregon laws around prohibited lighting is a Class C traffic violation. The presumptive fine for a Class C violation ...

Paperwhites are commonly used as living decor, with their fragrant flowers lasting weeks. If you don't want a disappointing show, look for these varieties.

Amaryllis grow and bloom best with at least four hours of sunshine per day. Too much shade may prevent them from blooming again the following year. Let them soak up the light, even after blooming, to ...