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This May, 2, 2023, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a fence-mounted planting box brimming with colorful pansies on Long Island, N.Y. Damiano recommends that first-time gardeners start small by planting in such containers or in small beds and borders to avoid overwhelm. (Jessica Damiano via AP)

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A healthy resolution for 2025? Start a garden. Tips for beginners
By JESSICA DAMIANO - Associated Press
Wed,01/22/25-7:03AM , 79 Reads
January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care.
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This March 17, 2022, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a collection of old seed packages spread out on a table on Long Island, N.Y. Seeds may sprout past their expiration dates, so it's a good idea to test them for viability before disposing of (or planting) them. (Jessica Damiano via AP)

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Too early to prep the garden for spring? Nope
By JESSICA DAMIANO - Associated Press
Tue,01/14/25-6:10AM , 84 Reads
As I write this, snow is falling outside my suburban New York window, and I feel like I just stored my gardening tools and patio umbrella for the season.
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This image provided by Drift in Air Plants shows a Tillandsia xerographica air plant in Bakersfield, California. (Jennifer Tuttle/Drift in Air Plants via AP)

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Houseplants that don't require soil and can be displayed any which way? Look to air plants
By JESSICA DAMIANO - Associated Press
Tue,01/07/25-6:38AM , 70 Reads
If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s as unique as it is low-maintenance, let me introduce you to air plants, members of the Tillandsia genus in the Bromeliad family.
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This image provided by Homestead Gardens shows attendees participating in a foraging workshop at the garden center's Davidsonville, M.D., location on June 8, 2024. (Megan McMullen/Homestead Gardens via AP)

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Living fences. Leaves with holes. A lived-in vibe. And other likely garden trends for 2025
By JESSICA DAMIANO - Associated Press
Thu,01/02/25-8:05AM , 87 Reads
What will our gardens look like in 2025? The thing about opinions is that everybody’s got one. The same can be said about predictions.
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