Believe it or not, last weekend in Portland I saw blooming shrubs – outdoors. On top of it, I had to peel off my Inland Northwest winter travel clothes in the face of 58-degree temperatures. Spring is ...

Seedlings and potted cuttings are crunched together under the grow lights, waiting for spring. Thank goodness for a cold frame. Starting with the most cold-hardy plants, I move the plants out in ...

Freezing temperatures are not ideal for gardeners, and the unpredictable winter weather can be concerning for those thinking ...

The bales are also good for stacking into play forts, but this time of year, when nights are still cool and the vegetables of summer are calling to be planted, straw bales suffice as building material ...