A few weeks ago, a friend from Loudonville asked what my favorite early flowering plant was? Answering that question is like answering the question, “Who is my favorite child?” Honestly, I love all ...

Foliage plants such as pothos, peperomia, philodendron, spider plant and sanseveria also make great gifts as they are easy to ...

During the cold New York winters, Martha uses a gardening technique called forcing to bring the spring blooms into her ...

Cyclamen ‘Tianis’ Fantasia Red, waxed amaryllis bulbs, and the first blue cyclamen in the world from Schoneveld’s Dragon ...

Last year at holiday time I was given a most unusual gift: an amaryllis bulb encased in wax. I had no idea such a thing ...

Some flowers can be toxic for dogs and cats. Here's a list of what is safe—and what isn't—before you buy a bouquet this ...

Columnist Joyce Bupp marvels at the wonders of nature, and how often we have little control over its behavior. Recently, she ...

It can take several months, including a period of dormancy, before the bulb has enough energy to produce another flower.

First up are amaryllis, azaleas, hyacinths, baby’s breath, and chrysanthemums – all toxic to pets – plus these five classic Valentine’s Day choices: 1. Carnations: These flowers are mildly toxic to ...

WHEN Harriet Annabelle Ward started feeling dizzy and tired at times, she put it down to stress. The 51-year-old mum had even ...

A MUM was given just a week to live after doctors found a tumour that had been silently lurking in her brain for more than a ...