Viola x wittrockiana, more commonly known as Pansies, are short-lived perennial flowers. Originating back in the 1800s, the flowers come in a vast array of colors and are ideal for planters, hanging ...

One drawback of being an anthophile is that one can never get enough of flowers. Some of the most beautiful flowers that continue to charm growers and onlookers with their array of colours are, sadly, ...

So it's January, and memories of a beautiful, blooming summer backyard with abundant honeybees and butterflies feel a long way away. The arrival of the new year has brought with it rain, clouds, and ...

It’s either time -- or nearly time -- to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the frozen ground, whipping ...

DENVER — While it's still way too early to sow most seeds, a few that need a longer growing season can be started now. These include pansies, petunias, artichokes, foxgloves and dianthus. Most seed ...

Question: I would like to start pansies from seed and was told they should be kept in the dark to germinate. Is this the right season to plant pansies? Answer: Start your pansies now from seed or ...

“This is a slow-growing annual, so starting them in February gives them time to mature,” Bunting says. You can find this ...

I am interested in starting some seeds myself this year and would like some advice on how to do this. — Jennifer Doerr, Wheeling Growing plants from seed is a great way to start gardening earlier in ...