Salad plantation in a square garden at springtime, and some tomato plantation and flowers. (Photo: iStock - NCAImages)

Companion planting: Positive partnerships that produce more

It feels and looks like spring has arrived for much of the state. Gardeners may want to postpone pruning some plants that are already blooming. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

It’s time to embrace the power of flowers this spring

Woman feeling relaxed gardening in her garden (Photo: iStock │ #1445716627 - Dejan_Dundjerski)

Gardening has wellness benefits for all ages

  • By Maddy Rohr │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Woman and child growing plants in farm garden (Photo: iStock - nd3000)

Gardening helps promote good nutrition and a healthy relationship with food

Witch hazel in bloom with snow landscape (Photo courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)

How to manage garden plants that break dormancy early

  • By Aaron J. Steil and Jeffery Iles │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Hands Planting The Seedlings Into The Ground (Photo: iStock - RomoloTavani)

Soil temperature is important for germination in the garden

Melon in nursery tray, young melon plant growing in greenhouse. (Photo: iStock - Sundaemorning)

Kick-start spring by getting into the garden

Fireplace burning firewood. Fire flames on wood logs, fireside bricks background. (Photo: iStock - Rawf8)

Don’t trash the ashes