As temperatures rise and plants start showing signs of life, local plant nurseries are offering tips on how to prepare ...

My readers have asked, “What can I do to get my garden going now?” Because I love getting out in the garden, I feel disappointed not having a chance to plant your seeds and bedding plants in the soil.

Q: To simplify things for my garden, I plan to buy starts of broccoli, lettuce, and kale this year instead of sowing seeds. When is it OK to plant them ...