The first week of November shuffles in the rain and storms of autumn, so take this as your cue to stop procrastinating and protect tender plants that you want to survive over the winter.

Enter the blessings of November. October’s still reasonably warm days beckoned us outdoors to address routine end-of-season ...

Understanding which bulbs need to be planted in fall and which need to be dug in fall can be confusing, so let’s review.

Plant tubers and bulbs of summer flowering plants like the vivid, sky planted now, they need a long growing period. Sow summer cabbages, and also winter and red cabbage. Plant out leeks and onions ...

Begonias, impatients, geraniums, and lantanas are just some of the annuals you need to overwinter before the fall frosts ...

For an early spring indoor surprise, consider planting some bulbs in a few pots. Sink the pots in the garden for 10-15 weeks, which allows them a necessary cold treatment. Bring the pots indoors, ...

The common wisdom is to cut back dahlias in fall after the first hard frost, but can you cut them before the frost? Here's ...

Garlic, a staple in Indian kitchens, boasts both flavour and medicinal perks. Skip market chemicals by growing pure garlic at home. With the right steps, enjoy a fresh crop in just 4-5 months, perfect ...

N.B. Power's push to bypass the Energy and Utilities Board review process for a proposed gas plant outside Sackville was rejected by its regulator on Thursday. In July, the utility entered into an ...

The big question is when to dig your dahlia tubers. The answer is after a good frost. The plants should be left in the ground and the foliage allowed to blacken. The starches and other goodies in the ...

I love a good autumn display of squash and pumpkin. But caution! If you plan to eat your squash, you need to protect it from frost or it will turn mushy.

Timing is key—plant amaryllis bulbs in mid-November to enjoy their bright blooms just in time for Christmas. Give bulbs bright, indirect light, steady warmth, and careful watering to help them grow ...