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The 2026 plants of the year

Here are the winners for 2026. Year of the Ficus. Ficusses are quite common houseplants. The edible fig is also part of the ...
In Louisiana, fall through early spring is the perfect time to plant a host of trees and shrubs — including blueberries.
Planting native hollies supports birds and wildlife, while adding year-round beauty to your garden. Native hollies feed birds, shelter wildlife, support pollinators, and provide evergreen foliage.
After facing one of its worst harvests on record, the Kashmir Valley’s farmers worry about the future of their prized saffron ...
The wonderfully fragrant hyacinths is surprisingly easy to grow. Follow these simple tips to planting and caring for these ...
Warm winter days are perfect for garden prep. Try these 5 early tasks to get a head start on the growing season—no digging in ...
When gardeners think of spring-blooming bulbs, the top four plants that come to mind are crocus, daffodils, hyacinths and ...
Consider collecting Carnival-inspired local art. For instance, Louisiana folk artist Lorraine Gendron has created painted ...
Gardening doesn’t have to stop just because it’s winter, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Winter weather can vary ...
King Charles III, patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, and Queen Camilla speak with British broadcaster Monty Don during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea on May ...
Fall through early spring is the perfect time to plant a host of trees and shrubs — including blueberries. While these plants ...
Newly planted blueberries are susceptible to overfertilization. Wait until leaves are fully expanded in the spring before ...