My gardening education began with a bean seed in a Dixie cup. A paper cup, a scoop of playground dirt and a sprouting bean seed was supposed to awaken every child’s sense of wonder at the natural ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

It’s time to put up your new gardening calendar and give yourself reminders of some of the jobs you’ll need to do through the seasons.Follow this month-by-month bullet point guide to some of the ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

"Although January is late for planting many bulbs, with many popular types such as daffodils, tulips and crocuses ideally ...

Limited outdoor growing space or cold winters may have you missing fresh homegrown vegetables. Make this the winter you try growing a few vegetables in a sunny window or under artificial lights.

There is nothing more satisfying for a vegetable gardener than sitting down to a summer meal to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor. We endure the challenging work needed to have a ...