Search for the lovely American avocet along coastlines, lakes, and ponds. Plus, learn about their unique technique when foraging for food.

DENVER — Food, family, friends. All lovely traditions and I’ve got one more: this is the time when I pot up bulbs to bloom on my patio in the spring. If you haven’t managed to plant the bulbs you ...

Most spring bulbs (tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus) want at least six hours of sun, and be sure to plant them pointy side up. Getty Images / Andrea Obzerova For many gardeners, bulbs are magic.

WASHINGTON — When the temperatures drop, it might feel like gardening season is over, but experts say fall is prime time to plant spring bulbs. “You plant them now so that they can start to take root ...

So you just saw a 50-percent-off bargain on left-over tulip, daffodil, and hyacinth bulbs at the box store. Or you found a pack or two of bulbs that you bought weeks ago but never got around to ...

Gardening often is an exercise in thinking ahead. Being able to enjoy flowers, foliage and food from the garden depends on whether you ticked off the requisite list of to-dos in previous seasons. That ...

Autumn is in full force. Green leaves have turned to brilliant shades of red and gold that flutter to the ground in their yearly dance. The garden is winding down in preparation for its long winter ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — There are plenty of things to do in fall to make sure your lawn and garden are ready when spring rolls around. Here's one that doesn't require a ton of effort, but can make your ...

October is the perfect time to plant daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, crocus and other spring-flowering bulbs. These and other types of spring bulbs are available at local garden centers and retail ...

Spring flowering bulbs bloom in our climate between February and April. They add charming beauty to our spring gardens. Feel free to purchase bulbs from nurseries now while the selection is good, but ...