Enjoy the fresh-from-the-garden flavor of homegrown tomatoes. Grow one or more in a container, a dedicated vegetable garden or plant them with flowers in garden beds.

Enjoy the fresh-from-the-garden flavor of homegrown tomatoes. Grow one or more in a container, a dedicated vegetable garden or plant them with flowers in garden beds.

Choose compact cucumber varieties and use a large pot with drainage holes. Use well-draining potting soil, water daily, and ...

From the Arctic’s "Doomsday" vault to a 9-year-old’s quick thinking, Eliza Blue explores why saving seeds is an ancestral instinct we shouldn't forget.

Beets (Beta vulgaris) are often overlooked. Besides their deep jewel-tone colors and sweet, earthy taste, these ...

We’re getting closer to spring and it’ll soon be time to start seeds indoors to be ready for planting. Iowa State University Extension horticulture specialist Aaron Steil (like file) says line up your ...

Growing plants from seed is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. In Connecticut, late winter is the time to start many cold-weather crops indoors, so they’re strong and ready to move outside ...

Did you hear about the gardener who tried making an herb garden in the shape of a clock? It was a waste of thyme. Herbs continue to be popular with gardeners. Instead of buying herb starter plants, it ...

Starting seeds indoors is a time-honored way to get a jump on the growing season. Exactly when to start your seeds depends on your climate and the types of seeds you’re growing. Look on the seed ...

Submitted photo Luminaria seedlings are ready to go. With the snow finally melting and temperatures creeping upward, my thoughts naturally shift to spring and the promise of new plants. I find myself ...