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Several readers sent me photos of pretty little white orchids growing and blooming in their central Florida…

Several readers sent me photos of pretty little white orchids growing and blooming in their central Florida…

As the snow falls, it might not be the perfect time to discuss the landscaping of the gardens, but that's exactly what the city's streetscape committee did on Tuesday morning. As…

I have to be honest, there is no such thing as an “invincible” plant, but there are more than a few that come close. It's the hardy plants, the disease and pest tolerant plants, and the…

This summer has been one of the coolest, rainiest summers I can remember. Weeds love it. Despite the mulched flower beds, they continue to appear, but the moist soil makes it easy to pull them out. The weather, especially in June when…

A garden full of activities - earthworms in the ground, flying creatures visiting flowers that attract bees - is a healthy garden. Just like with bees, if you want to attract butterflies, there are certain flowers that…

Kseniya SharapovaGetty Images Keep your dogs sin the garden by choosing plants that are non-toxic to animals. Nice to see and not threatening to dogs, some of the plants sure to have on your…

Houseplants can make us healthy, happy, calm, more focused, and a little easier to breathe - science has proven - but can you just plant any old plant anywhere? Interest has returned to sharing our living spaces with potted plants…

Cottage garden plants are bursting with color and texture - they are frankly the epitome of idyllic garden life. And, while it may surprise you, there is much more to cottage flowers than scent roses and lavender (although we highly…

Richard Poffenbaugh | In the gardenLast year, I spoke with a professional gardener about his job and the "ups and downs" of his job. As in most professions, there is always pressure to find the best performing or “winning” factories.…

Paul Cappiello | Yew Dell Botanical GardensWinters can be long for the gardener. I learned this the hard way after moving to Maine in the late 90s. There you see a full leaf fall by Columbus Day, then it's flag day before all the shade…

Debbie Hughes | Special for news-pressThomas Edison, Henry Ford and their wives were practical and successful owners of notable gardens in Southwest Florida.A hundred years ago they planted some of the varieties of plants that proved to…