As the winter blues hit, the hope for bright colors and sunny skies urges gardeners to plan for the upcoming growing season.

Check out ‘The Preserver’s Garden,’ written by Staci and Jeremy Hill. It’s essential to anyone who doesn’t want food to go to ...

Rice water is a no-cost, natural fertilizer that's proven to improve plant root, leaf, and even fruit growth. It works better on some vegetables than others.

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There are many reasons why more and more people have started growing their own food. A few of these reasons include putting yourself in control of the fertilizers and pesticides that are applied to ...

Starting a vegetable garden? Avoid these common mistakes to ensure a thriving harvest! 🥕🌿 Learn the top pitfalls beginners face, from soil preparation to watering and plant care, and get practical ...

Gardeners know there’s never enough room in the garden! So, sometimes we try to squeeze plants into areas where they won’t naturally thrive—like maybe that shady area over by the garage. Unfortunately ...

Growing vegetables in your backyard is not only a way to save money, but it’s also fun. [PHOTO: JOHN GATHUA/STANDARD] Starting a vegetable garden at home is an easy way to save money. Having just a ...

Close up of a wild brown rat in Autumn - Callingcurlew23/Getty Images Can't seem to get rid of those pesky rodents, no matter how many traps you set? Well, your fall vegetable garden might be the ...