People come into Genius Genus thinking they are tutors. But no. “We are not tutors,” says Christy Castro, co-owner with her husband, Ed, of a new shop in Mount Vernon’s Belle View Shopping Center.

Houseplant care routines may need to be adjusted for winter's changes in sunlight, temperature, and humidity. Keep plants away from cold drafts and hot air sources, aiming for temperatures between 65 ...

I used to think houseplants were nothing more than expensive dust collectors. Then I bought a pothos, neglected it shamelessly and watched it grow anyway. That’s when it clicked: Maybe these leafy ...

Just because you have a green thumb outside doesn’t mean you’ll have equal success with plants inside. Growing houseplants requires a different set of techniques and know-how. Whether you’re expanding ...

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The House passed a bill Tuesday that would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authority to require retiring power plants to remain open if their closure could pose reliability concerns.

Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs. It tastes, smells and looks good. This woody shrub is great for outdoor herb gardens. Able to withstand periods of high heat and drought, it is one of the easier ...

Holidays around the longest night of the year in northern climates feature indoor greenery. Think northern and central Europe and the Christmas tree tradition. Maybe my ancestors knew it was important ...

Hours of daylight are short in the winter, and that can be a real problem for your houseplants, especially those with high light needs. Some houseplants simply need more hours of sunlight than are ...

How about bringing a new plant home to cheer up these dark winter days? For the avid gardener, houseplants can be an excellent source of greenery and even flowers when the outside garden has gone gray ...

Dear Lucas: My friends asked me to house-sit for them while they’re away on Christmas vacation. Usually, I would be happy to help. My friends are some of those people who are way too into their plants ...

In an era when shelves of mass-produced houseplants tempt us at big-box stores and supermarkets alike, Robert Moffitt sets an example for an alternative model to consider. Moffitt, founder of the Haus ...