Gardening
Give Your Houseplants—And Yourself—A Boost of Light This Winter
A little goes a long way when we add a soft, warm glow to our living spaces.
Watching Her Plants Thrive Helped Her Heal
Good friendships, and her beloved amaryllis plant, restored her faith after a difficult divorce.
How to Keep Your Tomato Plants—and Your Summer Mood—Fruitful
Holding back growth is, ironically, sometimes the best way to get more from your life.
How to Make an Edible Bouquet from Your Herb Garden
Beautiful, fragrant and delicious, this herbal arrangement is so much more than decor.
How to Protect Your Back from Injury in the Garden
Tending to your patio pots or garden beds shouldn’t hurt. Grow healthy habits with these tips.
How to Prune Herb Plants to Feed You All Summer Long
Fresh herbs are a summer joy. Keep yours busy and bushy all season long with these easy techniques.
Someone Cares: Seeds of Happiness
Planting seeds became a source of happiness in the community during the pandemic.
Grow Sprouts for Fast, Easy Countertop Gardening
Sprouting seeds is the very definition of simple, edible and satisfying indoor gardening.
How 80-Year-Old Hibiscus Seeds Reassured This Reluctant Retiree
The old tin had been hidden away for decades. Could the seeds still grow into plants?
How Gardening Is Good for Your Mental Health
The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature is a beautiful, deeply researched book about finding emotional wellness in the act of growing things.