The excitement starts the moment those first green shoots pop through the soil, and suddenly every windowsill turns into a mini greenhouse full of hope, promise, and tiny leaves reaching for the sun.

Like humans, plants enjoy spending time outdoors after a long, dreary winter. The increased light from the warm summer sun and the fresh air encourage plants to produce new, healthy growth.

Keep your garden merry and bright all throughout the season. Trudie Davidson / Getty Images Winter has its perks, sure, from cozy recipes to holiday party planning. But for gardeners, it can be a ...

Save your plastic milk cartons, and use them to create a customizable vertical garden where you can grow herbs and other ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Horticulturist at Vern Goers Greenhouse, Dan ...

Many container plants must be safely stored from freezing temperatures in the winter. You either moved them to a slightly warmer spot to shelter, like a garage, or indoors to a windowsill. Either way, ...

Which indoor and outdoor house plants are best for summer? Gardening is a great way to alleviate stress and anxiety, boost your mood and calm your mind, all while bringing a new, vibrant aesthetic to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bringing outdoor plants inside is how you save tender favorites and keep your collection going, but small mistakes turn into big problems ...

Eleven plants, including snake plants, ZZ plants, and pothos, can thrive both indoors and outdoors. Most of these plants prefer partial shade or indirect light, especially avoiding harsh afternoon sun ...

With our freezes now, many plants look damaged and ugly. The temptation is to cut them back right away. A plant expert says, ...

Every other Friday, NHPR's Outside/In team answers a listener question about the natural world. This week’s question comes from Jenna in Cupertino, Calif. How do plants communicate with each other?