Adding organic matter to our garden soils is usually at the top of the list for a greater garden. Putting leaves in paper ...

The Limonaia (a fancy word for a greenhouse designed specifically for citrus trees) offers a Mediterranean escape that’s particularly welcome during New England’s less hospitable months. In winter, ...

The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, Massachusetts might just be your ticket to paradise without the TSA pat-down. Let me tell you something about botanical gardens – they’re not ...

From White‑breasted Nuthatch to Chickadees, here are some winter birds you can attract if you start prepping your yard now.

For folks looking for Thanksgiving produce and goods, check out Mass Farmers Markets ’s 2025 list of holiday markets.

From cool weather edibles and bare-root trees to flowering shrubs and summer annuals, these are the best plants to grow in ...

What is a Backyard Orchard?A backyard orchard is a small-scale fruit-growing area near a residence that offers benefits such as fresh produce, economic savings, and environmental improvements. These ...

If you can work the soil in January, then you can plant potatoes. They require well-draining, loose soil, lots of sunlight, ...

Fall might seem like a time to wind down in the garden, but tackling a few tasks now can make spring much easier ...

We tend to think that fall is when the garden winds down, and spring is when the work begins. But there are several chores ...

Autumn is the season when nature starts composting all on its own—leaves tumble, branches dry out, and the soil basically ...

You can reuse jars in winter for propagating houseplants, growing an indoor herb garden, forcing branches to bloom, and so ...