Outdoors

Peanuts are native to South America and can grow in a variety of climates, including New England, with a little coaxing, and nuts grown in your own garden taste better than what you can buy in the store.

Some summer squash, zucchini and winter squash varieties can be trained to grow vertically, just like climbing peas and pole beans.

Although I want to help pollinators, I'm not a big proponent of the “No Mow May” trend. Pollinators do need all the help they can get, but what happens after May 31st?

You can grow dahlias from seed, but for immediate satisfaction, purchase tubers. Plant in early- to mid-May in most parts of Connecticut, once the soil temperatures reach 60 degrees. And, plant dahlias in full sun on well-drained soil.

The 54th annual Earth Day is upon us. While it's great to participate in Earth Day activities, why not make some changes to how we garden to support life on this planet better?

Horticulturist Renée Giroux talks about her approach to farming and the role small family farms play in offsetting climate change. And, author Susan Spungen gets you excited about spring cooking. Plus, Karyn Bigelow is building a community for Black beekeepers.

If you're a veggie gardener, you probably already grow broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and kale. Why not experiment with two other Brassicas: kohlrabi and rapini?

Pruning hydrangeas can be confusing to home gardeners because the timing varies depending on the type of hydrangea you're growing.

If deer are hungry enough they'll eat anything. But there are some plants they seem to avoid.

Growing peas is easy, if you follow a few simple guidelines.