Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...

Fretting about rising grocery prices has become a national pastime, as people scramble to find ways to shop without breaking the bank. As a result, social media is packed with posts from people ...

The price of produce is on the rise, but that doesn't have to mean breaking the bank for fresh and nutritious food. Urban gardening initiatives and farmers' markets have been cropping up to get people ...

When it comes to starting a vegetable garden, the question is not if but when. With the prices of everything, including vegetables, not coming down in the near future, it makes sense to economize ...

If you have a newfound interest in gardening, you’re not alone. In the years since the pandemic, America has more growers than ever. But while a horticultural hobby can be rewarding, and even ...

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 ...

Warmer days, some peeks of sunshine and a scattering of colorful blooms can already be enjoyed — it won’t be long before the green thumb squad is out, trowels in hand. While it’s too soon to plant, it ...

After spending two weeks in Ecuador with Master Gardener Volunteers and working in the school in the community of Carabuela, I am inspired to start my vegetable garden. While starting seeds outside in ...

Before taking action, I walk my hardiness zone 7 gardens and property slowly. I have foundation plantings and a decorative ...