The clivia, a Zululand bloom with dark green foliage, was named after a British duchess who brought the plant from its native South Africa to cultivate it in her greenhouse.

Cut flowers are a great way to bring some cheer indoors when it's gloomy outside. This year, try something new that will bloom right up until spring.

Things are slowly unfolding in the garden underneath the snow and ice. And the list of garden chores is getting longer. Begin some winter garden tasks now.

Bold, contrasting petals and leaves make these award-winning houseplants stand out.

Want to fill your home with plants but can't afford to just now? You needn't be green with envy; just enlist a friend with houseplants and ask them to propagate some for you.

With some patience and planning, you can have a source of various vegetables year after year with just one planting.

Philodendron, rubber plants and spiderwort have been popular houseplants for decades. Now, growers are introducing new varieties and colors to liven your environs. Propagate some to grow outdoors in containers this summer, too.

The time for planting seeds in the soil is months away. Still, this is a great time to evaluate your half-used and opened garden seed packets to check if they are still viable for spring planting.

If you receive a plant as a gift this month, you might be able to nurture it for generations to come. Or you might just have to add it to your compost pile once the flowers fade. Learn which plants can thrive for years and which ones you should toss.

Want to give your favorite gardener a gift that will last a lifetime? Try a hand pruner! This is an essential tool for multiple things in the garden or yard.