Any home with a sunny spot has room for at least one herb or vegetable plant in a container. Bush-type veggies and smaller herbs work best. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, green onions, beans, lettuce, ...

For generations, gardeners have pretty much adhered to the bigger-is-better theory. While softball-sized tomatoes and foot-long cukes are still a popular goal, growing numbers of gardeners are finding ...

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Vertical gardens not only save space, they’re eye-catching and make crops easier to harvest since there’s no need to kneel or bend over. Whether you’re growing outdoors or inside, be sure your ...

My husband, who is not known for his sense of adventure, balked. What would people think? Cornstalks and watermelon vines in the front yard aren’t exactly de rigueur in our new neighborhood. I’m no ...

February has arrived and as a vegetable gardener, you are likely ordering seeds and making plans for your garden for the coming growing season. One factor to consider when planning your vegetable ...

Admit it: You’ve always wanted to grow your own food. It’s a normal human instinct to plant the seeds, nurture the plants, and harvest the goodies to feed yourself and your family. You’ve dreamed ...