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The herb thyme has over 300 varieties, many of which have interesting characteristics and scents. Under certain conditions it ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various ...

Spring is around the corner. Soon the ground will be warm enough to receive your flower, vegetable, and herb starts. It's ...

Arrange your plants, accordingly, placing sun-loving crops like tomatoes and peppers in the brightest spots and ...

Planting Edmonds is a monthly column written by and for local gardeners. The old English ballad Scarborough Fair famously ...

For the dedicated gardener there is always work to be done. Tidying beds and borders, cutting back dead growth from last year’s perennials are the tasks often left over from autumn. Growth remains ...

Looking to create a pet-friendly garden that can also repel pesky fleas? These five plants are both pet-safe and able to keep fleas out of your yard.

"Gardeners might regard their January garden as dormant and less than enjoyable. Many of their plants are 'asleep' and ...

Here are a few that grow well when incorporating coffee grounds. If you’re tired of insects and critters getting into your ...

It’s thyme to garden! Richmond Public Library’s Hull Street Branch now has its own seed library. The seed library comes ...