"People bring things into their homes that promise peace, tranquility and security." Whether it be lots of cosy cushions, fluffy rugs, solid wood furniture or opulent greenery, a cosy cave and idyllic ...

Broccoli, or Brassica oleracea, is probably one of the superfoods that comes to mind when you think about healthy eating.

Homeowners can also use less water to nourish them, which saves money and prevents excessive runoff that can pollute local waterways. Plus, caring for your native garden helps the ecosystem since ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about where to find a perennial salvia and how to help cuttings root.

When you’re ready to plant new trees, shrubs and/or perennials, carefully select varieties that will not run rampant. Dig ...

MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including ground-cover roses, pepper plants, spring transplanting, bare spots ...

When students at San Rafael’s Marin Academy return to school — and the warm sun emerges — they’ll be able to gather in a new courtyard designed just for them. The 2,000-square-foot area was ...

Josh Hart held his tongue, but gave extra attitude sitting in front of his locker two days before Christmas. The New York Knicks had just secured ...

So before you give in to your black thumb and throw in the trowel (pun intended), see if any of these points might help ...

Just as you have a supply of candles and batteries or even a generator on hand for power outages, and a supply of bottled ...

Before the worst cold, assess and fix tree risks, and protect other plants. Tips from Norfolk Botanical Garden.

Every December, I reflect on the best books I read that year. I am not sure that my favorite books have any connecting thread ...