Snowdrops signal spring, even when the view outdoors may not look spring-like. Often poking up through the snow, they’re among the earliest flowers to bloom. Snowdrops are perennials, perfect for ...

Snowdrops (galanthus) are the earliest bulbs to bloom in Western Washington gardens and are deer- and rodent-proof bulbs. Courtesy photo The second week of February is a good time to dig up and divide ...

Rochester, N.Y. – I believe I can make a bold prediction. I think the flowers will be popping-up across Western New York – at least by the end of the week. Historically, it is the crocus and snowdrop ...

When it comes to planting flowers, we're mainly concerned with what will go into the ground for spring. After all, the spring season has a lot going for it. The weather is warmer, the ground is softer ...

We all need a little help getting through winter. My wife, for instance, is an obligate palm tree person. About 20 years ago, after a few years of trying to convince me that we should head south for a ...

Usually during the winter season we are always looking for signs of spring. Yes, it seems to be a long season, but that is ...

Ugh. It's winter in the Ohio Valley. I know winter is important, ecologically and I know most of our trees and shrubs and herbaceous perennials need a cold spell to break winter’s dormancy grip. I ...

MINNEAPOLIS — If you aren't looking for it, it'd be easy to miss it. But when Minneapolis Horticulture Supervisor Kait Ryan spotted it, there was no mistaking its significance. The "it" is the ...