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Colorful holiday staple, a member of the spurge family, is native to Mexico and has roots in pre-Columbian times ...

If you're using hardware cloth, measure it out and fasten it down into the ground with either pins or bricks. For wire mesh, ...

A cold snap hits, the garden beds go quiet, and most people assume the soil is ready for hibernation. But winter is actually the perfect time to supercharge your soil so it wakes up in spring richer, ...

Laurie Altringer, algebra teacher and director of the Science Vortex, stood outside Cottonwood Educational Services on ...

Are weeds taking over your yard? It turns out, hitting this garden task at the right time makes all the difference.

Smart technology and efficiency makes Kevin Anderton's home at 229 County Route 23A in Constantia one of a kind.

Though the temperatures have cooled down, it doesn’t mean our gardens have to fade into the background. Some plants truly shine when the weather turns crisp; they offer long-lasting color and charm ...

From DIY projects to store-bought kits, use these raised bed garden ideas to take your garden to a new height! When it comes ...

Officials gathered on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, for an open house at The Jay, a new permanent supportive housing facility at ...

Discover how to create a raised garden bed quickly and affordably. Perfect for small yards, urban gardens, or beginners, this ...

The Fountain Hills Community Garden flourished in 2025, seeing various successful community events and an abundance of ...