African violets are beautiful, endlessly varied and just finicky enough to make growing them a rewarding challenge. Iowa State University horticulturists Cindy Haynes and Aaron Steil talk all thing...
Have you got your Christmas tree yet? If you haven't, there's still enough time to check out your local ditch. In this bonus episode, we hear from one caller about his holiday tradition of sourcing...
As winter holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah and the solstice bring light into the darkest time of year, we’re taking a closer look at the plants tied to those traditions — beyond poinsettias and Ch...
When you buy a Christmas tree at a farm, tree lot, or store, you’re buying an agricultural product. More than 35 million Christmas trees are harvested every year in the United States, and there are...
Our horticulture experts brainstorm solutions for a well-intended caller who gifted his wife a tropical plant in a Midwestern climate.
Storage, sauce and cider. There are a number of ways that we can continue to savor the tastes of apple season into the winter months.
It's time to get your berries ready for the cold. Your future self, and your strawberries, will thank you.
Non-native insects can compete with some native species for resources, but they rarely cause extinction of native insect species.
Raking leaves is a classic fall chore, but those leaves could be put to good use.
As it gets colder outside, you may notice some creepy crawly household invaders inside. Here's what you should do
Digging into bulb basics and beyond with horticulture experts.
A bedtime routine is important for your plants too! We talking fall clean up with our horticulture expert.
If you've been noticing more acorns than usual, you are not alone.
Learn about these cool season annuals to keep your garden bright.
September is here. The growing season is still going, but temperatures are cooling. It's the ideal month to get a jump-start on a great lawn for next year.
The visible fruits of your labor are hard to resist, but patience pays off.
