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 ...

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 ...

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

“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 ...

Does anything beat a steaming bowl of soup on a crisp winter's day? For humans, animals and plants alike, winter can be the toughest time of year, but something tasty to harvest can buoy even the ...

Carrots are the versatile vegetable packed with flavor and vitamins. However, should you want only the very tastiest serving of bright orange goodness on your plate, it is worth growing your own.

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

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, ...