Tender bulbs include tuberous begonia, freesia, dahlias, gladiolus, caladiums, canna, Oxalis and calla lilies, and all should be stored indoors for winter or they will not survive the cold. The ...

The chill in the air signals another gardening season has come to an end. Before putting away the equipment for a winter rest, there are still a few chores. Now is the time to prepare tender bulbs and ...

If the caladiums are in pots, withhold water in early October and let them go dormant. You may leave the bulbs in the pot over the winter (do not water until they wake up in spring) or remove them ...

When I see the monkshood blooming in my garden, I know fall is upon us. It also reminds me of a gardening friend from days past who gave the plants to me. (There are short living perennials and long ...

When should you dig your tender bulbs to bring inside for winter storage? There are different answers for different plants. Caladium, elephant ears, calla lily, tuberous begonia and Star of Bethlehem ...

Nov. 7—The days are getting cooler and frosts are upon us—a time to say goodbye to the last of the perennials and store away the garden tools. You may have finished deadheading and planting your ...

Basil is one of my favorite herbs to grow and use in cooking. I make a lot of pesto every year and freeze it to use during the winter and spring. I grow basil both in my garden and in pots on my patio ...

The days are getting cooler and frosts are upon us—a time to say goodbye to the last of the perennials and store away the garden tools. You may have finished deadheading and planting your spring bulbs ...