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 ...

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

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

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

Keep peppers on hand for everything from salads to soups.

I’ve said it numerous times: tomatoes are the dramatic divas of the garden, yet they are predictable once you understand ...

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?

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

These simple tips can double your harvest. Warm weather is upon us, and whether you found a place to buy great seedlings or are sowing your own vegetables from scratch, this is the perfect moment to ...

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