Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Several roses growing around a garden gate - Jacky Parker Photography/Getty Images There are plenty of flowers beginners can ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Q: I’ve noticed that the price of vegetable plants has gone up a lot within the last couple of years. How hard is it to start plants from seed? Growing plants from seed can save you a lot of money, ...

Growing plants from seed is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. In Connecticut, late winter is the time to start many cold-weather crops indoors, so they’re strong and ready to move outside ...

You’ll save lots of money by starting your own flower and vegetable transplants from seed vs. buying greenhouse-grown plants in the spring. Indoor seed-starting isn’t as tricky as it might seem, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Ekaterina Vasileva-Bagler / Getty Images Homegrown vegetables are one of life’s greatest pleasures, but it can be ...