These items are ubiquitous at many thrift stores, and they offer the perfect vessel for some spring cheer even before the weather warms up.

Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. Upcoming Rolling Meadows Garden Club: 6 ...

"Marigolds are excellent for growing in small spaces, with French marigolds being the best variety as they are more compact. A single French marigold can thrive in a six-inch pot if space is very ...

A vibrant garden doesn't have to take all season. These rapid bloomers turn bare soil into bold color in weeks, making seed starting feel instantly rewarding.

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I kept an African violet on my desk at work that never bloomed, no matter how much I cared for it. An older gentleman at the ...

Dear Heloise: Many smartphones already have a tool to block unwanted calls. To minimize unwanted calls, open your phone’s settings, tap on the phone settings, scroll to “Silence Unknown Callers,” and ...

I kept an African violet on my desk at work that never bloomed, no matter how much I cared for it. An older gentleman at the company who ...

Haven't started on your spring flower garden? Let our professional gardener help you figure out what to grow with these ten flowers that thrive in containers.

Donald Trump is not set to attend the 39th annual meeting of the African Union, which kicks off its leaders’ summit on Friday. But his presence will still be felt as delegations from the 55 member ...

Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas cactus are related plants that are all extremely easy to propagate. When you trim these plants up to encourage more blooms or to neaten leggy stems, save a few of ...

Question: How do African Violets perform during the Winter in Wisconsin? Answer: When snow blankets Wisconsin gardens and outdoor flowers are only a ...