snake plant

How much do you think about what we put on our dinner plates and the energy and distance from nature? There is a strange irony unfolding in our grocery aisles. Every...

If you've ever caught a fleeting glimpse of a hummingbird, you know it's over almost before it starts. One flower, then the next, then gone. But that quick visit isn't...

KING, N.C. — Mitchell's Nursery and Greenhouse is named a 2026 Innovator of the Year honoree by Lawn & Garden Retailer magazine. Owners Jim and Judy Mitchell...

Many yards have shady spots, which is great for this hot weather. Under the big trees, or tucked behind your house, shed, or garage, or shaded by the neighbor's, you...

Walk through any thriving vegetable patch, and you'll notice something: the best gardens look less like neat rows and more like good neighborhoods. Certain plants seem...

A cheesy way to use up a mountain of summer zucchini, this recipe bakes up golden with a buttery Ritz cracker topping. INGREDIENTS• 5 cups zucchini, cut into chunks• 5...

If you've walked your yard lately and heard the crunch of mulch that's gone bone-dry, or seen some plants getting crispy, you're not imagining it. As of mid-June, over...

There are few heartbreaks in gardening quite like finding nothing but bare, chewed-off stems. Usually, it is the local deer that does the most damage. We love our local...

There is joy in watching a succulent grow. While other houseplants might drop leaves in response to slight temperature changes or wilt dramatically if you’re ten...

Pollinator month is here, and if you've spent any time outside lately, you've probably seen them flying through the clover, the black-eyed Susans, or other wildflowers....

Looking for a healthy, comforting meal that won't tear up the whole kitchen? This one-dish vegetarian squash and bean medley is a lifesaver. Packed with fresh summer...