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 ...

"The current period of dormancy provides gardeners with time planning for the future. In a recent column, we emphasized sequential planning, with the long-term goal of developing a landscape with a ...

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 ...