The way the sun shines has a different quality this time of year, and nights seem strangely darker, but fall reminds us to slow down, take stock of our riches and prepare for the winter ahead.

'Mulch is extremely helpful for protecting plants from cold temps by acting as a warm, insulating blanket for them, while ...

This week's column also includes tips for properly storing tools over winter and for planting daffodils when it's not too ...

The crown jewel for many visitors is the Purdy Butterfly House, a 9,000-square-foot conservatory that feels like stepping into another dimension. Open seasonally from May through September, this ...

Ever look at your garden and wonder if all those plants are really working for you? This year, more gardeners are making bold ...

December gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants, ornamentals and vegetable gardening are provided in this issue.

Have you ever wondered what Santa does in the off season? Hopefully he is a gardener. But what plants even grow in the Arctic ...

HERE IT IS, midway through December already! Santa is compiling his list to see who has been naughty or nice, and Olympic Peninsula residents and guests are slipping and sliding on the ice skating ...

I got some of the most unique pumpkins this fall, and they are still looking good outdoors now. I know they won't last much ...

Partridge berry is what happens when a plant understands the assignment. Low-growing. Evergreen. Shade-tolerant. Native. It forms a tidy carpet of glossy leaves, delicate white flowers, and bright red ...

Weeping mulberry is a remarkable tree that you may wish to plant this fall or winter in its dormant state. To appreciate it, ...

There is a common misconception among casual gardeners that the gardening season ends at the end of fall. Real growers know ...