The second half of April is when gambling gardeners start to fill containers with blooming plants that are a bit cold tolerant. This means lobelia, petunias, geraniums and alyssum can go into the ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

Clematis is blooming in the garden. Coveted for blossom size, beauty, colors and longevity, clematis is a perennial vine that blooms profusely - if it likes the location. Given proper growing ...

There have been several new books about clematis introduced this year, but this guide will be the most practical for the average home gardener. Give credit to "clematarian" Linda Beutler, of Portland, ...