This is not the easiest time of the year to get excited about gardening. To motivate yourself to go out in the garden in the ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent any time watching television or scrolling social media this month, you’ve ...

A few hours spent outdoors nurturing fruits, flowers and vegetables each week can provide physical exercise, stress reduction ...

Hostels are morphing to keep pace with discerning travellers who value social connection and sustainability just as much as ...

In a world where pets are family, generic toys and accessories just don’t cut it anymore. Pet owners are increasingly tu ...

Take Galanthus elwesii ‘Grumpy’, for example, where the distinctive marking of its inner tepals – two green spots above an ...

Advanced Practical Gardening pruning Bramley apple tree (Image: Ruth Darrah) The Advanced Practical Gardening students did a great job of pruning an old Bramley apple tree and fan-training the peach.

Birds need your help to find nesting spots into spring, here's why your bird box needs some attention this February.

February – the month of love. Some spend it in crowded restaurants, shouting sweet nothings over overpriced menus. Others ...

Slightly north from Pike Place on the Puget Sound you’ll find the Seattle Aquarium (seattleaquarium.org), which in August ...