It is so tempting to buy one of Ikea's new SOCKER mini greenhouses. They're the right size for apartments, and very cute. However, they've been called "flimsy", and sometimes a custom-built...

When you think of a centerpiece for your dinner party, you probably picture fresh flowers. But what if you could display a miniature garden under glass that would offer beauty and...

There are many reasons a home gardener chooses to start plants from seed rather than buying transplants, according to Megan Jensen, an organic greenhouse manager. “There's something...

If you live in a region with a short summer growing season, cold frames allow you to plant earlier in the spring and to extend the harvest season. Remember, for a cold frame to be effective,...

Most home gardeners wait for the last spring frost to plant herbs and vegetables, and let the plants die with the first fall frost. However, there are several cheap ways to extend...