Some experts say that unless we change how we grow food, in four decades we will have used and abused the soil so much that it won’t be able to produce any more. But there’s something we can do in our ...

Whether it's gardening classes, tools or supplies, Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center in Palo Alto has filled the bill for gardeners and mini-farmers for 34 years. The nonprofit ...

The AgraLiving Institute, led by founder Chris Faria, will host Sustainable Farming 101 at the Educational Garden, Botanical Gardens, on May 14. It will consist of practical learning and hands-on ...

Double digging. The mere mention of it gives gardeners nightmares. What could be more back-breaking than excavating 6 to 12 inches of soil from a garden bed, and then transferring the dug-up soil from ...

“How to Grow More Vegetables” (Ten Speed Press, $30) is a set of directives that, if followed to the letter, could radically change your life. “How To Grow More Vegetables” by John Jeavons has been ...

Locate the garden close to the house for convenience. Don’t hesitate to use the front yard if the best soil and sun is there, or build a framed raised bed and bring soil to it. Think “edible landscape ...

Expand your understanding of food systems as a Civil Eats member. Enjoy unlimited access to our groundbreaking reporting, engage with experts, and connect with a community of changemakers. Her face ...

Once you know how many servings your family needs per year of vegetables, use this chart to estimate how much space to dedicate to them in your garden. We’ve provided a range of yield estimates ...

What’s new actually is something old. The squirrels are starting to take their toll on Our Garden, munching on the veggies and destroying plants. We’ve assigned pets and wildlife expert Gary Bogue to ...