It’s springtime in Chicago. Not only have we survived the cold, but farmers market season is in full swing. Many ...

Companion planting vegetables with certain other plants can deter garden pests and make veggies more productive without ...

Can dogs eat shallots? The short answer is no; they're completely toxic for dogs to consume. Shallots are just as bad for ...

• Bat guano (bat droppings) has long been valued as a powerful natural fertiliser. Rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, it boosts leaf growth and strengthens plants. Favoured by Victorian ...

Nasturtiums: Those bold orange, yellow or red petals have a watercress-like peppery kick, and both the leaves and flowers can be eaten. If you grow herbs like rosemary, thyme, or chives, their flowers ...

Check out our guide on everything to know about how to grow chives. This flavorful allium is a must for any herb garden—it's ...

These vegetables are packed with essential nutrients, making them a great addition to your typical eating pattern.

The allium family in powdered form are useful things to have in your pantry. Add them to a spice rub or to seasoned flour, or use them directly on the skin of your meat or fish to impart their ...

To cultivate scallions (aka green onions) from seeds, sow them outdoors in early spring after the last frost for zones 3-8 or in the fall for warmer zones 9-11, Cassels advises. “Scallions can manage ...

The gardens of the Capitol Campus in Olympia are buzzing with springtime activity, even as Washington's 2025 legislative ...

There’s a lot of activity going on in here — bees, birds, people, animals — and it’s really quiet in here at dusk,” one ...

Tiffany Slaton sustained snow blindness after encountering several snow storms during her weekslong fight for survival after ...