The very mention of the name sweet peas ( Lathyrus odoratus ) summons romance and the memories made in your grandmother’s flower garden. Vi...

Houseplants make wonderful outdoor plants in pots, planters, and any other container. They are interestingly eye-catching and are a great ad...

Have you given up some of your gardening time due to arthritis, injury or mobility issues? There are adaptive tools that will allow you to c...

Signs of spring are all around and the  patch of dirt  you put to bed last fall is ready to plant!  Many people assume that planting seeds a...

I have a very long strip of landscaping area between my lawn and the cul-de-sac, with six different types of plants growing (see photos belo...

Many creatures (seen and unseen) call Southern Idaho backyards home. For many of us, our introduction to flying yellow and black insects was...

Raised garden beds are a great choice for anyone who has a small space or wants to control the soil quality. Another good reason for raised ...