When people hear the phrase “exotic orchids,” they often picture vibrant, long-lasting blooms in saturated tropical colors. And it’s true — many of the orchids we grow at home originate from tropical and subtropical regions around the world, where bright...
When winter settles in across New England and the garden goes quiet, it might seem like there’s nothing left to do outside. But for many trees and shrubs, winter is actually the best time to prune. Dormant pruning—done while plants...
February may be short, but it’s full of opportunity. As the days lengthen and the sun strengthens, gardeners can begin laying real groundwork for early spring planting. This is the perfect month to start seeds indoors, prune certain plants, and...
