As we approach the new year, I find myself thinking about fresh starts in the garden.

Unfortunately they often prune plants that should not be pruned. Flowering shrubs such as lilac, azalea and rhododendron set their flower buds in the late summer and fall. If pruned in the winter many ...

Whether you picked apples at an orchard or bought them at the store, here's how to store apples to keep them crisp for as ...

Apple, pears and plums are the lowest maintenance fruit trees once established. Besides annual pruning, they're easy to care ...

🌨️ Winter poses a threat to garden sheds, with cold and damp conditions damaging tools and equipment, leading to costly replacements. 🔋 Store batteries and liquids indoors to prevent damage; cold ...

Prune in winter to get the most out of the investment of time and money you put into this fall-fruiting tree — that is, lots ...

However, some items shouldn't be left in a cold car. Certain everyday objects can break, warp or even cause damage to the car ...

THE YAKIMA RIVER BASIN – Heavy fall rains might have returned to Western Washington, but east of the Cascade crest, people still look to the skies, waiting for much-needed water. They’ve been watching ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...

If you look forward to harvesting fruit from your own apple trees to make jams, pies, and jars of apple butter, the first step is ensuring you have healthy trees. Set your apple trees up for a ...

At Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), safety is the cornerstone of the commitment to customers and employees. This hurricane season, FPL urges Floridians to be prepared and aware of potential safety ...