A note from an old friend is a welcome find in the mailbox. And an unexpected check in the mail can make one’s day. But a flower catalog? Oh, a flower catalog! Amid a damp, dreary winter — with its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re planning to request a seed catalog in 2025, now is the time to do it. New seed catalogs get printed between mid-December ...

It was some years ago. A birthday present to myself. A four-season plant, the variegated-leaved Abutilon pictum 'Thompsonii,' destined to grow into a lush flowering shrub. A focal point for a spot on ...

If you’re planning to request a seed catalog in 2026, now is the time to do your research into the best one for your gardening needs. New seed catalogs get printed between mid-December and early ...

Garden catalogs provide a wealth of information about plants, seeds, and gardening tools. Gardeners should carefully review catalog descriptions, including planting instructions and days to maturity, ...

Plants are dormant now and so are most gardeners. As much as I miss seeing blooming things and puttering in my flower and herb beds, I would hate to live in a place where gardens flourish year-round.

The colors of the garden catalogs that billow through the mail slot in January can warm the bones and lift the soul. For more experienced gardeners, it doesn’t even take pictures: adjectives are ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

On my homestead, I grow some cold-loving greens and herbs in winter, but otherwise my gardens won’t be productive until the warmer weather returns in late spring. For avid gardeners like me, the short ...