AS the sun begins to make an appearance this month, you might be tempted to dust off your lawnmower. Getting your grass ready is a sure sign warmer days are on the way, and it can be tempting to ...

Guests can encounter butterflies and caterpillars at Butterfly Landing during the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden ...

Grow it as a cover crop, or grow it for the market stand. Spinach is a great early spring plant to sow directly in beds. As cover, it stabilizes soil, preventing weeds and erosion, while building soil ...

These beginner‑friendly, space‑saving plants thrive when started in early spring and keep producing into summer.

Garden of Eagan: with a recycled milk jug, soil and seeds, you can create a mini greenhouse that protects cold-hardy crops ...

When it comes to starting seeds indoors, the right timing is half the battle. Here's what to know about how early is "too ...

A vibrant garden doesn't have to take all season. These rapid bloomers turn bare soil into bold color in weeks, making seed starting feel instantly rewarding.

Spring is signified by blossoming flowers and plants, but if you don’t have a green thumb, we found a variety of artificial ...

Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. Upcoming Garden Club of ​Lake Zurich: ...

From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at Cox Arboretum, 6733 Springboro Pike, “Seed Starting for a Better Garden” will take attendees through different techniques, seed starting mixes and other ...

When warmer weather returns, people will start heading back to outdoor farmers markets. In addition to fresh meat and produce, bright, colorful cut flowers bundled in unique bouquets or available ...

There’s something quietly thrilling about planting a seed. You press it into the soil, water it in, and then you wait. For a first-time gardener, that waiting can feel uncertain. Did it work? Is ...