Milkweed is famed for being an important plant for the Monarch butterfly, and it may surprise you to know that late fall is an ideal time to start perennial varieties by sowing outdoors. It does work ...

The temperatures are dropping, the trees are putting on their annual color show, and Halloween is less than two weeks away. October is on full display, both in nature and in people’s homes. While I ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Roasting pumpkin seeds—also known as pepitas—is one of Ree Drummond's favorite childhood traditions. "My ...

As the days get shorter and the heat of summer fades, it’s time to start thinking about your fall garden. Autumn is an excellent time to plant various cold-tolerant herbs and vegetables, as pest ...

View of pink coneflowers with small yellow butterfly on top of the petals - KajaHiis/Shutterstock Herbaceous perennial coneflowers (Echinacea spp.) serve many purposes in the garden, filling the ...

Laying new grass seed in the fall is one of the best ways to achieve a thick, green lawn, and come spring, you'll be glad you did it. Cooler temperatures, increased rainfall, and less competition from ...

There are a lot of gardening opportunities in the autumn in our area. One of the easiest and most interesting is to plant wildflower seeds for spring blooms. Start by identifying a portion of your ...