It had all started on the day before Passover, when our family was preparing our annual Seder dinner. Even though there are many prepared versions, nothing is as good as fresh horseradish on a Seder ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Much like the Cleveland Guardians, my growing season has had its ups and downs as I started several new food crops this spring. Several weeks ago, I wrote an article about starting ...

For the home gardener, the term perennial means a plant with stems that usually die back in winter and a root system from which new foliage and flowers grow the following year. Most perennials have ...

What perennials can I plant around my vegetable garden to attract pollinators? Native species would be a plus. Some of the best perennials for attracting pollinators include bee balm, coneflowers, ...

Perennial plants promise to return every year yet they take their time to settle in. The first year, they sleep. The next year, they creep. And then they leap. It’s leap year for the perennial garden ...

Like its name suggests, the uniquely shaped bee balm is basically irresistible to bees—as well as hummingbirds and butterflies. The fringed and aromatic petals that come in purple, pink, and red can ...

When seeking out drought-tolerant, low-maintenance flowering plants that will thrive in the sun, there's no doubt that yarrow (Achillea spp.) will make its way onto your list time after time. These ...

It's hard to say goodbye to your plants at the end of the fall season, especially if you are dreaming of planting a colorful garden for year-round color. You may have heard that fall is the best time ...

Every garden needs both annuals for instant impact and perennials for color that returns for many years. Because perennials are long-lived, they’re a great investment in your garden. Besides adding ...