It’s time to put up your new gardening calendar and give yourself reminders of some of the jobs you’ll need to do through the seasons.Follow this month-by-month bullet point guide to some of the ...

Shirley A. Trost, 93, of Waterloo, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Dec. 27, 2025, at her home. She was born Nov.

Maintain year-round interest in your container garden with this vibrant shrub, a low-maintenance and compact addition ...

We suggest that you reach out to your local UME Master Gardener group to ask about available landscape design classes, ...

The ZZ plant ( Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a low-maintenance houseplant that can grow well without a lot of light. “It ...

That said, some varieties, such as Echinopsis, Mammillaria, and Parodia, can do well in a heated greenhouse. "These types of ...

One of the best Christmas presents this year was a new gardening book by Sydney Eddison. I have to admit I had mixed feelings ...

Winter is the perfect time to sketch out no-till beds, set up a compost system, and choose native plants for spring.

Proper lawn care in the winter helps insure a healthier lawn in the spring. Here are seven things you should never do to your lawn in the winter.

Connecticut hides a coastal paradise where Gilded Age splendor meets seaside serenity. Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford isn’t just another pretty patch of green—it’s 230 acres of what happens ...

In our northern climate, chemicals are applied to our paved surfaces to prevent the formation of ice (anti-icing agents) or ...

Winter is the perfect time to prepare raised garden beds for spring planting. Learn what to do in winter to have richer soil and fewer pests in raised garden beds.