If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time. A little pruning now can reduce the work ...

An architect couple made updates to accommodate their elderly parents, like Tasmanian oak handrails and a curbless floor plan ...

Owner Rachael Patton hopes to get her sauces into local stores, specialty shops, online markets and maybe even small ...

April is the sweet spot of spring—the days are warmer, the soil is softer, and gardens are ready to burst into life. It's the ...

S ome plants make the best companions, and this tough wildflower, known for its pretty purple petals, is no exception. If you ...

The late Pete Graske planted so many trees during his time as mayor of Oakdale that he earned the moniker of “Mr. Tree.” Graske, who died in 2012 at the age of 88, was responsible for planting and ...

Rhubarb will grow and flourish in most soils, but grows best in fertile, loamy, well-drained soil that has good organic matter content. Careful soil preparation will help rhubarb stay healthy and ...

With such a possibility in mind, it may be time to consider turning part of the backyard garden into a chicken coop. This is ...

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Be on the lookout for a bug that resembles Cousin Itt. It may seem harmless but it can do real damage if you’re bitten.

Taste the pride of India’s orchards through these nine GI-tagged mangoes — each with its own flavour, folklore, and fiercely ...

A bear’s sense of smell and hearing is far superior to humans. If a hungry bear smells a barbecue or trash receptacle ...