Into the Garden: ‘Perennial Diva' shares humor, advice

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Stephanie Cohen is known as the "Perennial Diva" in gardening circles. She likes to refer to herself as "The Vertically Challenged Gardener." (Shes a short little thing -- probably under 5 feet -- and ...

Gardening 2012: ‘Color is the magic word’

The spotlight in garden shops this year is on color — including easy, long-lasting blooms, bright, healthy vegetables and great native plants.

Local gardening: Defending against deer, part 2

After writing a column about her deer problem, columnist Sharon Thompson gets some advice that might work.

Gardening Map Of Warming U.S. Has Plant Zones Moving North

Gardeners: Take heed. An updated plant map shows that the United States is getting warmer. That means spring planting may come earlier and some plants can tolerate new northern latitudes.

NORTH COAST GARDENING: February garden preparations

Pleasant February days whet the appetite for spring planting. Bright sun makes the grass glow brilliant green while yellow daffodils bloom and a chorus of tree frogs soars above all.