I was spoiled rotten as a child. No, we didn't have extravagant toys or fancy clothes. We never had a color television set. I didn't have a car until I left for college with an old used American ...

Learn how to grow strawberries from seeds with a single packet and these step-by-step instructions. Growing strawberries from ...

Q. We want to plant some strawberries in our garden this winter. We’ve never grown them before so we would appreciate any planting suggestions you might have. A. In mild winter areas, this is an ...

Strawberries were invented for the sole purpose of being dipped in chocolate. When was the last time you saw any other fruit dressed up in a tuxedo? What a way to spice up your Rice Krispies. Bred in ...

Q: I’d like to try growing strawberries this year. What size plant should I look for? (I think the younger the better, budget-wise.) A: Bare-root bundles of strawberry plants might be the best option ...

Question: I’m going to be planting some fruit trees this spring, and I’m wondering if it’s better for me to buy the trees in a big pot from a nursery or if I should get them from a mail order place ...

You may have seen the term “bare root plants” in nursery catalogs and websites and wondered what it means. Basically, it’s exactly what it sounds like: Plants are shipped without soil or a container.

I received some bare root trees and shrubs as a gift and would like to know how to plant and care for them. — Jerry Rosen, Skokie That sounds like a great gift, just ahead of the growing season. Bare ...

MANY NURSERIES CARRY a great selection of bare-root plants in winter. These plants are dug from fields; the soil is then washed from the roots before the plants are packed in sawdust or other moisture ...