What does it take to live healthfully into the triple digits? Science has shown that eating nutrient-rich foods, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, managing stress and surrounding yourself ...

SAN ANTONIO – Research shows gardening can help reduce dementia and help dementia patients improve memory. It’s why the residents at The Gardens at Castle Hills assisted living and memory care ...

Proper pruning every spring will help a fruit tree develop strong scaffold branches that support the weight of fruit up above the reach of sprinklers. Thinning the fruit load every year while the ...

Life can feel overwhelming with constant demands pulling you in every direction. Finding a way to slow down isn’t always easy, but gardening routines can offer a peaceful pause from the rush. Spending ...

Although the winter provides time to rest before the spring gardening season, productivity and planning with USU Extensions ...

Twenty-percent to 30% shade cloth may not look like it's providing much shade, but when afternoon sun reaches garden vegetables during summer heat, it can provide a few degrees of protection. Tree ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

If you need to weed or tend to your budding plants, the best gardening shoes can help keep your feet comfortable, dry and stable as you work. While you can always slide on your regular boots or ...

SAN ANTONIO – When people ask me why I love gardening? My answer is always, “It’s my escape.” Whether I’m rushing out to get to work or letting my dogs outside, I love opening my front door and ...

Whether gardening means potting two plants, planting vegetables in a sunlight space, planning a garden of hope with others, or clearing the debris around some emerging crocus, gardening offers healing ...

As the nights draw in and the chill of winter approaches, many grapple with the seasonal blues, or even Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). However, experts suggest that the garden offers a powerful ...

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, gardening is the perfect way to spend more time outside while transforming your yard into an oasis. Whether you’re just starting a garden or have ...