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Basil Genovese is a relative of sweet basil but has larger leaves and is from Genoa, the pesto capital of the world. Used in salads and pasta sauces, especially with tomatoes. Combines well with ...

Timing when to plant bulbs can be challenging in warm climates. We explain the best time to buy, plant, and pre-chill bulbs ...

True bulbs have layered bulb scales, a basal plate and a protective tunic,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “Most are planted in ...

Gardening subscription boxes are all the rage, but do they cost more than they're worth? The riot of color and fragrance, ...

Inspect all houseplants for insects or disease before bringing them inside for the winter. It is best to isolate these plants ...

When stores start to fill the shelves with pumpkin spice everything, from Twinkies to Cheerios, it can only mean one thing — amaryllis season.

When deciding which crops to plant, Grow a Garden players will need to think about more than just the value of the fruits and flowers that they'll eventually yield. This is because some seeds can only ...

Last year at holiday time I was given a most unusual gift: an amaryllis bulb encased in wax. I had no idea such a thing existed, so I immediately looked online for how to care for it. Amaryllis bulbs ...

Happy New Year, dear readers: We not only mark the beginning of a fresh calendar year, but also celebrate the recent winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of our season. It may seem ...

You know it's the holiday season when you start to see waxed amaryllis bulbs popping up at your favorite stores, and Costco ...