By midsummer, most gardens are bursting with blooms. Take advantage of the flowers, foliage and even fruits, vegetables and herbs in your garden—enjoy them indoors in lush, hand-gathered floral displays. Here are tips and tricks for creating beautiful arrangements, from cutting in the garden to conditioning to designing. Tips for cutting from the garden Always:…

Creating a vibrant garden can be as simple as scattering some seeds. Sowing your own seeds offers a sense of accomplishment and allows you to experiment with different varieties. Start by preparing your soil: ensure it is well-loosened, free of weeds, and lightly raked to create a fine seedbed. Define the areas where each type…

If you’ve decided to try starting your own vegetable seeds this year, you’ll find a lot of choices at hand—both for varieties available as well as places to buy them. More and more mass market and big box retailers sell seeds and seed-starting supplies, but if you want greater selection along with more unusual and…