Growing zones, also referred to as hardiness zones, are geographical areas categorized based on average annual minimum winter temperatures in order to determine which plants are likely to thrive in a ...

If you live in Growing Zone 6, which covers New York’s Hudson Valley, parts of New England, New Jersey and much of the ...

Fall is the season most of us associate with winding down and settling in as the air turns crisp and the days become shorter. However, this season can also be one of the most transformative, ...

Pumpkins play a significant part in many annual fall traditions, from Halloween decorations to Thanksgiving desserts. They are synonymous with the time of year, and most households cannot do without ...

Dean Colony of Colony Acres Family Farm in North Liberty checks on his pumpkin crop July 9. Colony grows around 40 varieties of the fall-harvest gourds. Colony checks on the health of the plants as ...

Whether you're a gardening expert or can't keep a succulent alive, today is the day to strive for a greener thumb, celebrate the beauty of plants and embrace the joy of growing something of your own.