Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...

There are lots of great reasons to grow your own food, but we'll stick to our favorites: You know exactly where it comes from. By working the soil organically, you help the environment. And of course, ...

Gardening is a great hobby that also has many health benefits, but it's important to be mindful of what plants are in season when you're gardening. Gardening is a great hobby that also has many health ...

This beginner-friendly guide explains how to start a vegetable garden with indirect and direct seed-sowing methods. Homegrown ...

If you have a newfound interest in gardening, you’re not alone. In the years since the pandemic, America has more growers than ever. But while a horticultural hobby can be rewarding, and even ...

“The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Great Vegetables” by Lorene Edwards Forkner ($19.95, Timber Press): This is a comprehensive guide to gardening that goes well beyond being appropriate for just ...

Enjoy growing a garden--from sinking a seed into the soil to enjoying a meal made with produce harvested right outside your door! Master Gardener Willi Galloway, author of the newly updated "Grow Cook ...

It's sometimes difficult and expensive to get our hands on all the vegetables and fruits we enjoy, especially out of season. Fortunately, you can grow your supplies from scratch, and you don't need ...

Plants that are harvest-ready in about 30 days are best. Key words to look for in seed descriptions include, “container ...

There are ways to improve soil health, control diseases and manage pests without applying heavy amounts of fertilizer or pesticides. For gardeners committed to growing several years into the future, ...

From peppers to broad beans, experts share the best vegetables and herbs to sow in January for a head-start on the growing ...