Eight-hundred-thousand acres of prime agricultural land in California is the estimate of what farmers will leave idle this year due to a lack of water. With 70 percent of our nation’s vegetables ...

The plants capture and store carbon in the soil, promote healthy soil by preventing compaction and can make the air cooler on rooftops and patios, according to Ellen Comeau, who chairs the advisory ...

All-America Selections winners have been tested nationally and selected for their suitability in home gardens and containers.

February has arrived and as a vegetable gardener, you are likely ordering seeds and making plans for your garden for the coming growing season. One factor to consider when planning your vegetable ...

Choose a spot that gets at least six hours of sun a day and drains well. If poor soil is a problem, consider building a few ...

There seems to be something in the air this time of the year that brings out the vegetable gardener in all of us. Every spring, new gardeners discover growing their own food. And veteran gardeners ...

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 ...

Next month is an exciting time in the vegetable garden. In March, spring planting begins for warm-season vegetables, such as tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers and green beans. These plants will ...