It may be cold outside, but there are still lots of fun things for gardeners to do. Here are 10 ways to hone your gardening skills in winter.

What's the difference between straw mulch and hay mulch? And does it matter which one you use in your garden? In a word, yes!

Homemade fish emulsion is a great way to upcycle fish scraps—or your whole catch—to make a potent fish fertilizer for plants.

What do you do with your tomato debris? Is it entirely necessary to remove it from the garden at the end of the season . . . or is there a better way?

The best chicken breeds for cold climates have the right weight, feathering, and comb size. Here are 13 cold-hardy breeds to consider.