These common leafy greens are surprisingly well-suited to hanging pots. And by succession planting, you can enjoy a steady ...

This series should be of special interest to current and prospective gardeners and the more advanced home gardeners. What is the goal of the series? ¨ This series will offer participants a knowledge ...

Marigolds offer many benefits in the garden. They help repel pests while attracting beneficial insects, and they can even ...

Lots of people sheltering at home now because of the coronavirus pandemic are thinking about planting a vegetable garden. It offers more than food: Growing vegetables is a family activity, gives ...

Many vegetable gardeners get a jump on the growing season by starting their own seeds indoors and February is the time to begin seeding cool-season crops such as onions, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, ...

With fresh, year-round produce available at the grocery store, vegetable gardening for beginners may seem pointless, not to mention challenging. But growing fruits and vegetables is a great way to ...

Sweet peppers are another popular crop, according to the National Gardening Association, with 46 percent of gardeners opting to include them. Photo by Master Gardener Susan French If you decide to ...

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Our vegetable garden at BEAM, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, is flourishing. We’ve partnered with BEAM’s garden manager to show you how to build a garden bed or box, ...

Now is the time to be thinking about planting a spring vegetable garden. One of the first things you will need to do before you plant is to prepare the garden bed. This will involve cleaning out the ...

If you have been thinking of starting a vegetable garden, consider building or buying a raised bed. Raised beds are popular for a variety of reasons. They drain faster than typical garden beds due to ...

Vegetables picked over a seven—or eight-month period not only decrease the amount of preserving necessary but also provide a continuous source of fresh vegetables for the family table. In planning ...

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