You don’t have to be an avid gardener to appreciate the gift of flower bulbs. As most bulbs appropriate for our climate bloom in spring or summer, when received at the beginning of winter bulbs give ...

Every fall, I enjoy the ritual of buying and planting hyacinth bulbs to force into bloom in the middle of January. With hardly any effort, I can have hyacinths blooming in late January indoors! I also ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Pennsylvania’s climate is perfect for growing spring-blooming bulbs. We have plenty of winter cold for favorites such as tulips and daffodils to get their needed “chill” time, then we usually have a ...

Bulbs always seem a bit like magic. Each dry, papery capsule holds a whole plant and everything it needs to bloom. With a little planning, these enchanting flowers can fill your garden with color from ...

Spring bulbs sometimes get a rotten rap for being two-week wonders - if they don't get eaten by rodents first. Squirrels, voles, rabbits and deer might eat their share of tulips and crocuses, but if ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Red amaryllis take on a festive holiday look when planted in vintage clay pots. (Provided by www.digdropdone.com) Gardening isn’t over even though we turned ...