But what about what kind of water to use? If you aren’t sure how to keep your plant baby in optimal health, it turns out that ...

With that in mind, here’s a little shortlist of exceptionally reliable, versatile ornamental shrubs for the spring garden.

You can’t beat bulbs for maximum charm and minimum effort, and there are some floral superstars that are virtually non-fail ...

Angelonia prefers well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. A range of 5.5 to 6.5 is ideal. Amend the soil ...

The Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) is the easiest orchid to care for. It doesn’t mind neglect, even underwatering and rewards with almost three months of flowers. Choose an orchid that also has many ...

OAK HARBOR - An easy way to plant quality native trees and shrubs is through the Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District, which is taking orders for a wide variety of plants for spring delivery.

Up until now, Ford has had an easy election campaign. Mostly, he’s been content to repeat his “protect Ontario” slogan and ...

Vincenzo Latronico’s buzzy novel Perfection takes aim at Berlin’s ‘creatives’. It’s efficiently done, but will only wow the ...

North Carolina farms use treated sewage sludge as fertilizer, but concerns over PFAs contamination are growing. With few disposal alternatives, regulators and farmers face tough choices.

President Trump has signaled to tech companies that the Midwest is open for development. Now rural communities are left with ...

Making tea is easy. Basically, all you need is a drinking vessel, hot water and plant bits. I prefer loose-leaf tea over bagged, because the latter is typically crumbled up plant parts called ...

In this month's "Cultivating Success in the Farm & Garden" column, the Hubbard County U of M Extension educator shares how to ...