If you really want to relax, take a yoga mat outside. Practicing yoga in a garden, far from the busy world and close to nature, is like going on a retreat in your own backyard.... more
Public gardening programs from coast to coast give kids and adults a chance to get some dirt under their fingernails and discover the fun and satisfaction in gardens and the natural world. Healthy veg... more
The perfect patio is a destination -- the designated spot for relaxing and entertaining, and a perfect place from which to enjoy the garden. One size definitely does not fit all, but if you plan caref... more
Late bloomers put the flash into fall gardens. Just when summer's show is coming to a close, asters, Japanese anemones, sedums and other fall bloomers begin to light up the garden. While daylilies and... more
The end of the summer is just the beginning of a new season of delicious harvests in a vegetable garden. No matter where you live or how much space you have, it's easy to grow fall crops -- in garden ... more
It's time for a little summer getaway to a beautiful, relaxing spot. There's no need to pack a bag: Just step out the back door into your own garden.... more
Small gardens are places of great opportunity, where design and smart plant choices can have a big impact. Even in a limited space, there's plenty of room to grow.... more
The heat is on, and annual flowers have arrived at garden shops, ready to make this summer the most dazzling ever. No other blooms can beat the performance of annual flowers, which bloom from May on, ... more
Window boxes are charming miniature gardens with all the same horticultural potential of a big flowerbed in the ground. Because the scale is limited, you'll need to concentrate on smaller plants, but ... more
A big garden is a delight until -- suddenly or gradually -- it's not. All those magnificent flower beds, the great, sweeping green lawn and your own personal arboretum might become more of a burden th... more
Plant a library in your garden, then step back and watch what happens. Little Free Libraries give you a chance to cultivate relationships and your garden at the same time.... more
A well-designed vegetable garden is a wonderful source of fresh produce for the chef, but it can also be a favorite garden destination, a place to retreat to and relax. If you plan it right, a kitchen... more