Clarke warns that deer are a major problem in establishing fruit, berry, and nut plants and recommends creating a protected growing space with fencing and other materials. Not only do deer eat the ...

Winter, the dormant season for most plants in the Chicago area, presents unique opportunities for restoration work targeting ...

Some hedge plants, however, can be thuggish in nature, with vigorous growth rates proving challenging for gardeners. These aggressive and invasive hedge plants are best avoided wh ...

By Margaret Roach I’m several hundred heirloom bean varieties deep in the latest seed list I’m browsing, description by description, with no plan to come up for air anytime soon. There are ...

In fact, different types of pumpkins have qualities that can be more suited to sweet or savoury recipes. So, while you might just buy whatever’s on the shelf, learning about different varieties of ...

Do you know where — and who — your food comes from? While large grocery stores are convenient, farmers from across the province are growing ultra fresh and often unusual produce, often within ...