April 9, 2024 Raise 500-pound pumpkins in your backyard: 5 tips from America's world-record gourd grower Travis Gienger of Minnesota offers 5 tips this spring for growing giant 500-pound backyard pumpkins by fall. Gienger grew the largest pumpkin ever recorded, a 2,749-pound goliath, in 2023.
April 9, 2024 Cicada invasion 2024: Are these insects coming for your plants this spring? Trillions of cicadas are expected to emerge across the U.S. this spring. Excel Pest Services expert Ryan Fowley and Orkin expert Frank Meek share how homeowners should protect their backyards in preparation for their arrival.
April 8, 2024 Gardening for beginners: Fruit and vegetable growing tips from the Master Gardeners Certified Master Gardeners weigh in on how to start a garden. A few simple considerations can make all the difference in the success of your plants.
April 5, 2024 Crowds flock to Tokyo to see cherry blossoms after delayed bloom Crowds have been flocking to Tokyo to revel in Japan's renowned cherry blossoms, known as "sakura," despite their delayed bloom caused by chilly weather.
April 3, 2024 10 Amazon finds that can help you build a garden no matter how small your space From mini greenhouses to grow kits and hanging pots, you can make a garden anywhere in your home with these 10 products.
March 5, 2024 Hundreds of Venus flytraps poached in NC, arrest warrants out for 2 suspects Arrest warrants are out for two people who allegedly poached nearly 600 rare Venus flytraps from from Boiling Spring Lakes in eastern North Carolina.
February 4, 2024 Woman cancels anniversary trip after husband destroys her terrarium: 'Pride and joy' A woman asked social media users if she was wrong to cancel an anniversary trip with her husband after he destroyed one of her prized possessions, possibly by accident.
December 6, 2023 Christmas tree shopping? Here’s how to select the perfect one for you For many Americans, the holiday season begins with trimming the tree. If you’re considering a live Christmas tree this year, here are some expert tips on how to select the perfect one for you.
December 3, 2023 How to care for poinsettias: A smart guide to the popular Christmas flower Poinsettias have been a holiday staple in the U.S. for nearly 200 years, but do you know how to take care of these tropical Christmas flowers? Here are smart tips.
October 29, 2023 A five-step guide to planting pumpkins in your own backyard Growing your own pumpkins is fairly easy to do and doesn't take a lot of time and commitment. You will need adequate space since some pumpkins can grow to be large.
