Free your tomato plants from small starter pots. Growing them in 5-gallon buckets gives them the environment they need to thrive all season long.

A single container can transform into a nonstop salad machine with the right setup and a bit of garden strategy. The idea ...

Some edible plants need extra help to warm up or cool down during extreme temperatures, and you can DIY many simple solutions ...

Do your tomato plants have yellowing leaves? Is there a noticeable lack of flowers or fruit? They likely need a good dose of ...

May is the transition time. Spring blooming plants settle into summer, peach and plum trees hint at the coming harvest, ...

There can be a lot to know about planting tomatoes, and even more when it comes to container planting. Luckily a master ...

When you’re a new gardener, it’s easy to get swept up in the glossy marketing of high-tech gadgets and picture-perfect ...

We’ve put together a guide to spring plant sales across the Chicago's suburbs, featuring more than 40 sales by garden clubs ...

Fireplace ash may seem less threatening than burning wood, but it can still pose a serious fire risk. So even if you want to ...

It's a big debate among home gardeners, sometimes even a running joke. Can money really be saved by growing your own food, especially as produce prices keep rising?

After a long, cold winter, you’re probably ready for that first warm day so you can start planting your vegetable garden. But before you get ahead of yourself, it’s important to understand that some ...

The weather pattern is generally looking better for us Michiganders, with rain systems slowing down and very warm temperatures for late April here. Here is my morning video broadcast of the coming ...