Most think of shallow dishes crowded with tiny, drought-resistant plants when it comes to succulents gardening.

Dear Master Gardener: My mother-in-law gave me a Hoya plant that she has had for over 20 years. How do I take care of it and how often does it flower? Answer: Hoya, also known as wax plant, is an ...

Lemons as a houseplant?! Harvesting your own citrus (lemons, Meyer lemons, limes, dwarf oranges) inside the home is one of the coolest things you can do. It is so fun to watch the fruit mature and ...

I’ve been growing herbs in the garden long enough to know they don’t require much. Just water, sunlight and my best intentions. In the garden, herbs are forgiving plants. They aren’t fussy about soil ...

Growing green onions indoors is an easy, space-saving way to enjoy fresh flavors all winter. Start from seed, sets, or rooted ends, keep soil warm and moist, and give plants 6 to 8 hours of bright ...

People love growing lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and for good reason. It looks pretty, smells amazing, and has a long flowering season. With its silvery foliage, soft purple-blue or pink flowers, ...

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a much-loved festive plant that puts on a spectacular floral display over the holidays. Unlike desert cacti, it hails from the humid tropical forests ...

The S&P 500 has consistently reached new highs since the end of the Great Recession in 2009. Federal Reserve policy, initiated by Ben Bernanke, has fundamentally changed how monetary policy supports ...

Basil is a warm-season herb that doesn’t take well to cold temperatures—that first frost can damage or kill it. However, you don’t have to wait until summer to cook with the fresh herb. You can enjoy ...