Prized for their edible stems, or spears, asparagus plants are one of the few vegetables that grow perennially, and they're ...

But if you want to save some money this season and get more blooms for your buck, growing flowers from seed is a smart move. Besides being cheaper than buying young plants from garden centers ...

Columnist Don Davis says unique flowers for Lynchburg gardeners to grow this year include Cupcakes Cerise Pink, a teacup-shaped flower featuring bright fuchsia pink petals.

Vegetable seeds may be saved from one year to the next. Some seeds will be viable for only one year while others may be good for five years or more.

The third step involves cutting the plant down to a height of 30 to 40cm from the ground to encourage new growth. It's crucial to prune just above a double bud to ensure "as many flower stems as ...