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Turn off the grow lights, gather a few milk jugs and potting mix and start planting seeds. Winter sowing is a way to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame.

On Friday, Om Parkash, owner and manager of West Valley Nursery in Kent, drove down rain-slicked roads to check on what ...

As the winter solstice approaches on Dec. 21, signaling the official start of winter and bringing the shortest day and ...

With temperatures dropping and dusk arriving early, the firepit section of my garden has been on my mind. It’s a simple setup ...

Even in December when few flowers bloom, certain plants can make our landscapes shine with color, texture and structure.

Avoid these six invasive trees that harm native ecosystems and create long-term problems in Southern yards. Learn what not to plant—and what to grow instead.

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