“All major fruit tree species tend to do better with spring planting,” Slack says. But it’s important to work around frost ...

Dousing crispy sweet potato fritters in spiced syrup adds layers of texture and flavor to this Peruvian fig recipe. If you can’t find chancaca (also known as piloncillo or panela), substitute ...

Helleborus niger (Christmas rose): If you buy these plants potted in bud now, they’ll often bloom in time for Christmas. Helleborus niger is an evergreen perennial plant with large, leathery leaves, ...