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 ...

Will Brownback of Spiral Path Farm in Perry County, Pennsylvania has been using biochar for more than a decade to help foster microbial life and hold nutrients in the soil ...

Now, when you plant your strawberries, don’t expect fruits the first year. During the first year, you should remove the flowers so the plant will direct its energy toward establishing a good root ...

Some flowers and vegetables will not thrive in soil that's too alkaline. Adding amendments to lower soil pH can help your ...

Late fall and winter are good times for spinach. To have more greens the rest of the year, though, I tried Asian chijimisai, ...

After a long winter, a burst of color is welcomed in the garden. Learn more about eleven flowers that bloom in March.

Marketmore cucumbers (seeds available from Botanical Interests) have earned their place as a famous heirloom cucumber for a ...

If you love fresh vegetables and herbs without the stress of replanting every season, consider these perennial plants in your ...

Did you know that over 35% of American households engage in gardening activities As spring approaches, many of these households will eagerly dig into thei ...

What makes good soil? The best garden consists of a rich sandy loam filled with organic matter. Soil is a mix of sand, clay ...

Here's what you need to grow vegetables in containers, as well as the best vegetables for container gardening in the South.