Prepping and planning your next veggie garden is much easier when you pace yourself through the colder months.

No need to wait till spring! Master the winter sowing technique and enjoy an early harvest of anything from coneflowers to ...

Spring is here so that means that for many, it's time to start planning -- and planting -- your garden. If you're not sure when to plant what, this helpful gardening almanac will provide guidance for ...

This spring, I’m trying a method of growing flowers that is new to me, but it dates back to the 16th century. It’s called direct seeding, or direct sowing. Vegetable gardeners are familiar with this ...

Last week I wrote about keeping gardens small and simple if you are a newbie to gardening. Another recommendation, also for experienced gardeners, is experimenting with self-seeding plants.

Saving tomato seeds to grow your own tomatoes is a cheaper alternative to buying tomatoes. Here's how to do it and ensure you ...

It was motherhood that encouraged Alicia Houk’s switch to gardening with native plants. She had trained as a scientist, completing a master’s degree in pollinator ecology while pursuing a passion for ...

However, if you happen to live in a warm pocket, a number of flowers, hardy vegetables, and herbs can still be planted in ...

Arugula should be planted in full sun. Adding high nitrogen fertilizer at planting time will assure a good crop of thick foliage.