This quirky native wildflower is one worth knowing. The skunk cabbage, or Symplocarpus foetidus, is the first flower of our central Ohio spring, appearing as early as February. It can bloom even in ...

Well before the last snowdrifts have receded, a mysterious plant is already emerging from its winter slumber. Skunk cabbage is a funky-looking, flowering wild perennial plant that is among the first ...

Some people are mainly interested in large animals such as deer, elk or bears. These animals are called mega-fauna and are a very popular group of animals. Others are fascinated with birds – small, ...

Many fruits and vegetables are hybrids or derived from other fruits or veggies. One particular plant is responsible for ...

Cabbages are one of the easiest vegetables to grow year-round in your garden. But when it's time to harvest them, it's not unusual to find their leaves full of holes and the heads crawling with worms.

Cabbage, a member of the Brassica family, is an excellent choice for cold-season gardening. Cabbage is considered a cole crop, a group that includes Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, kale and ...

Cabbages are an easy vegetable to grow as long as you give them what they need: rich, well-draining soil and consistent moisture. Plus, they look delightful lined up in a row like a scene out of ...

Plant cabbage six to eight weeks before your first frost to give it time to mature in cooler temps for sweeter heads. Keep soil moist, fertilize biweekly, and watch for pests like aphids or worms to ...

Q: What are the little balls between the stems and dried blossoms of this Christmas cactus, as shown in the photo? The blossoms dry but never fall off. — Lorene M. A: Your Christmas cactus is ...

Madison Candura doesn't like cabbage, but she sure can grow it. The Long Valley girl's first attempt at horticulture produced a 14-pound cabbage that claimed first prize in the New Jersey division of ...