We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most people think that winter means everything in the garden apart from the tough old evergreens is dead or dormant. But that's not the case.

I like winter as a break from the intensity of professional gardening season — but it’s nice to keep the spirit of gardening alive. Although the outdoor gardening season may be over except for pruning ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lynn Karlin In the winter, especially when snow blankets the ground, it's challenging for non-migratory birds to find food.

Choose fast-growing, compact vegetable varieties that thrive in containers and mature quickly. Make sure plants get at least six hours of direct sunlight or use grow lights to mimic full daylight.

I've been growing herbs in the garden long enough to know they don't require much. Just water, sunlight and my best intentions. In the garden, herbs are forgiving plants. They aren't fussy about soil ...

Heirloom vegetables are open-pollinated plants from generations past, allowing seeds to be saved and replanted. While once diverse, only 3% of food plant varieties from 1900 are commonly available ...