Tracy writes about using essential oils and rest for healing her limping dog. The dog recovered since Tracy gave her time to heal.

Hellebores are perennials that have evergreen foliage and flowers in the winter or early spring. Read about growing hellebores.

Here are five tips for people who have a new puppy and a garden. Read about training the dog to be good in your yard.

Here are things you can do in your yard and garden in March or early April. Read about spring cleanup and soil amendments.

This post was written after a visit to the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. Spring flower shows have an assortment of display gardens and vendors, and all are a chance to forget what winter has delivered and welcome the return of the growing season. While every flower show has its own character and…

Learn how to have healthy houseplants and what to do if your plant has gotten too big or has an insect infestation.

On a snowy day it's time to start some seeds and pay attention to your houseplants: tips for seed starting and yellow plants.

If you're seeing problems with the plants you've started from seeds in the house, here are some solutions.

If you fill your tube feeder with fine sunflower chips the woodpeckers will join the finches and other birds to dine in your yard.

Read eight mistakes people commonly make in their yards and gardens, and eight ways that we do things right.

Plants respond to soil and air temperatures, so in warm winters they may break dormancy early, but they're not "confused."

Looking for a gift for a new homeowner or garden lover? Here are six suggestions for presents that will be appreciated.