Category: Carol Kinsley

Peat moss has long been used in gardening to improve the soil by keeping it light and helping retain moisture. But in recent years, gardeners have been learning that harvesting peat moss is not great for the environment. “There...

Fall officially starts on Sept. 22, and with it traditionally comes a long “to-do” list of clean-up chores. Gardeners, and nature-lovers in particular, are learning that list is better cut to a minimum for the sake of wildlife...

You know your garden is in trouble when the forecast is for rain, but all the storms seem to skip over your area entirely. According to plantmaps.com, as of mid-July, 16 percent of the United States is under drought conditions...

Perennials are plants that die back to the ground with the first freeze but reappear in spring. Perennials may cost more than annuals initially, but you don’t have to buy them again and can enjoy them year after year. An added...

Shayne Darling-Meyer has always been free-spirited and wild, so it’s not surprising that she is passionate about wildflowers and native plants. She is also described as “creative, compassionate and kind-hearted” — so much so...