Hibiscus is not one of these plants. The flowers of hibiscus are big, brilliant, and show-stopping. They draw the eye (and hummingbirds) with large petals, fancy centers, and vibrant colors. There’s ...

After the holidays, I find it easy to slide into the winter doldrums, as I anticipate the long nippy weeks before the spring.

The dormant season is a great time to sow flower seeds, establish trees and shrubs, and get started on the vegetable garden.